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Cormac McGarry, director for maritime security at the consultancy firm Control Risks, said he was "no more optimistic than he was yesterday" about the strait reopening, despite Araghchi's announcement.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Just yesterday, he proclaimed the government would loosen regulations for 12 peptides that were previously banned for use in compounding pharmacies, or pharmacies that mix ingredients to create personalized prescriptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The fountain, by the way, didn’t just dry up yesterday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Morgan showed net selling yesterday, meaning investors sold more stocks than they bought in aggregate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“I’m afraid your brother, Arturo, isn’t here. He and the others took off yesterday with a load of animals, but you’re still welcome. In fact, I’m glad to have you. We’re a little shorthanded.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith