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“It was necessary to keep critical sectors functioning…and to keep the economy from collapsing,” said Yuriy Vaskov, deputy infrastructure minister at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Given the uncertainty around when the conflict will end and hence the scale of its impact, the central bank is likely to keep interest rates steady when it announces its decision later this week.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

A month ago, the odds that policymakers would keep rates unchanged stood at just 14%.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I find it annoying that Dr. Crowchild’s plants always look so bright and healthy, while the one I’ve been trying to keep alive seems to fight against my efforts willing it to thrive.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam