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That can obscure operational stress further down the chain.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Because cPLA2 also supports healthy brain function, scientists needed to find a way to reduce its harmful activity without completely shutting the enzyme down.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The dollar edged 0.2% lower to 1,509.70 won, but was little changed at 1.2767 Singapore dollars, while the Australian dollar was down 0.1% at US$0.7166.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Historian Swapna Liddle acknowledged the club's elitist origins, but said she would have preferred efforts to reform the institution rather than shutting it down.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

She all but forces Maggie to sit down.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith