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As well as significantly extending the lives of patients, the drug, taken once daily, also caused fewer side-effects when compared to chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It means that the market becomes more reliant on fewer companies doing well.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

They had fewer γδ T cells, and melanoma was much more likely to spread to organs such as the lungs and liver.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The consensus call is for 6.85 million job openings on the last business day of April, slightly fewer than in March.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Though fewer in number, special BDM leadership schools were also created for girls.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti