assistant
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Maintaining incentives like 6% APY can be difficult and may even be unsustainable over time, Xiang Zheng, an assistant professor of finance at the University of Connecticut, recently told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
"This is a huge public health crisis in the making," said Covarrubias, who is also an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Kovacs was also criticised by Barca after he and video assistant referee Christian Dingert allowed play to continue when Atletico defender Marc Pubill handled the ball in his own penalty area.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
While Butera was searching for a pitching coach, Toboni suggested the Cincinnati Reds’ assistant pitching coach Simon Mathews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
He put out a soft pink hand to Tansy, saying, “T. Bernard Whipple, Parke County Superintendent of Schools. This here is my assistant, Mr. Owen.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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