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And the influx of foreign investment in these hyper-expensive visionary projects has never materialised to the degree on which the Saudis had been banking.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Authorities thought they had started to chill the tank on Friday but later learned that the temperature was increasing by a degree an hour, boosting pressure and increasing the threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Temperatures are increasing about a degree per hour, Craig Covey, an Orange County Fire Authority division chief, said Saturday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"Through our study and examination of well-preserved fossils collected throughout the north Texas region, we have evidence of violence within this species to a degree not previously seen in other Tylosaurus specimens."

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

It gives me further pleasure to acquaint you that this degree was unanimously voted by the Corporation of the University, and unanimously confirmed by the Overseers....

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham