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He notes that the drop in testosterone fathers experience can partly be attributed to the stresses that come with a new kid: less sleep, a poor diet and fewer trips to the gym.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I tolerate these brief incursions, which are far fewer than the ads that load up individual leagues’ official apps.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Reduced immigration and lower fertility also played a role in the more grim forecast, as fewer people will pay into the Social Security program to support the benefits of retired Americans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In the impact assessment accompanying the bill, it is anticipated that 10 or fewer organisations will be designated as state threats in the first year after the legislation is passed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A reactor that is producing fewer neutrons than it is losing will eventually wind down, the chain reaction broken.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland