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There are also concerns that unless there is a permanent deal to end the conflict with Iran, with guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, the economic strain could deepen further.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The debate mirrors broader concerns about whether AI will deepen learning or encourage students to outsource reasoning and problem-solving.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“What value-added services does is widen and deepen the networks’ moat” in consumer payments, says O’Neill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The two sides also agreed to deepen security cooperation and "reaffirmed the importance of resolving disputes in the South China Sea through peaceful means based on international law," according to the Vietnamese prime minister.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

When night came it did but deepen the darkness, and our hearts were hot, for away in the North we saw a red glow under the cloud, and Aragorn said: “Minas Tirith is burning.”

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien