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Universities operate as a closed economy: centrally administered, collectively resourced, carefully controlled by administrators who hope their plans aid retention efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 2024, the Atlantic Council think tank estimated that China controlled 90% of the U.S. drone market and 80% of the global market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
A systematic review of controlled trials involving 639 participants from 15 studies found that regular orange juice consumption lowered insulin resistance and blood cholesterol levels.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lar gibbons are small apes native to south-east Asia whose international trade is tightly controlled.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Aru thought this was a bit much and wanted to roll her eyes, but she controlled the impulse.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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