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But while the majority of the surge was contained to energy and energy-adjacent industries, the data indicated inflation is spreading to other parts of the economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Barely contained by screen, it resembles a microscope slide teeming with bacteria.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Wednesday’s report contained a few signs that high gasoline prices are filtering into other costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The results showed that limited dispersal caused by asexual reproduction could explain why early animal ecosystems contained relatively few species.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
They checked ID cards to prevent underage teenagers from sneaking into restricted movies that contained dancing or kissing scenes.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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