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"It was a success!" said Domenico Giardini, one of the lead researchers on the project, as he inspected a crack in the rock wall lining a narrow tunnel far below the Swiss Alps.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Moore, playing for just the second time in the series, doubled the lead 3:43 into the third period, lining in a slap shot from well above the right circle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

At least some bankers are in the early stages of lining up meetings with potential investors for the expected offering, one of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

His silver lining: “We’re starting to really appreciate those things.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Many were infected; ugly sores dotted the lining, and the stomachs had lacerations and bleeding patches.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda