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Greek military experts will look at establishing the drone's possible purpose and whether it ended up in Greek territorial waters owing to a technical failure, or the loss of communication with its control centre.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Looking beyond the current dynamics caused by the effective closure by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz, the more lasting trend of supply/demand imbalance is owing to a multiplicity of factors.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, which proposed the tax, said it is necessary to offset a looming Medicaid funding hole owing to federal cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The foundation wants to increase the trigger amount, meaning the marathon could generate more revenue without owing any royalty payments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It was a busy area of Logan, often with joggers, but, on this day, quiet, owing to the weather.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel