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This advantage likely stems from its dual-agonist mechanism, targeting both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, whereas semaglutide targets only the latter.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Contracts tied to the S&P 500, Dow industrials and Nasdaq 100 all rose, with the latter leading the pack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

AC/DC, Jack White and Drake headlined, the latter bringing out Madonna for a smooch, but Florence + The Machine was one of the breakout performances from the year, literally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s the latter portion — “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” — that leaves room for interpretation, forming the beachhead upon which legal arguments against birthright citizenship have been mounted.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I looked confused in the latter of the two, but the photo wasn’t otherwise unflattering.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi