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He then added: "There's three crimes, ranging I think from 2003 to 2010, that have been looked at in detail now… there's not really any definitive link but we certainly are re-reviewing local crimes."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The eight intermediaries are not a definitive list of firms that help companies surveil customers, but just those who the FTC reached out to for the study.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Barclays anticipates that quantum systems will achieve a definitive edge over traditional computers by 2027, provided their capabilities hold up under intense technical scrutiny.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Establishing definitive criteria for when and how swap lines can be extended, along with requiring congressional notification upon deployment, would protect market credibility without sacrificing speed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The whole place is singed, but you can still see the definitive structure of a school, except for straight down the center, which is entirely gone.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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