intelligent
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Isaac - who his twin brother Jacob Valdez describes as an intelligent man who loved volunteering and helping the elderly - died on 26 August 2026 when doctors turned off his life support.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
"As hacking techniques become increasingly intelligent, sophisticated and commonplace with the development of artificial intelligence, existing security systems centred on inspections and responses after incidents have revealed clear limitations," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Children who read easily have frequently been assumed to be more intelligent, while those who struggle have sometimes been viewed as less capable.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
“I think she’s incredibly intelligent and I want to give her an opportunity,” said Perez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
“He’s obviously the most intelligent and handsome hamster you have.”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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