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A winter storm that led to thousands of flight cancellations, as well as the partial government shutdown, which led to long lines at airports, could also be focal points for Delta’s call.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

JBS has said the plant had enough workers to run a partial shift during the strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Blend for body A partial purée — just enough to thicken—gives you richness without the need for long reduction.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Using X-ray records, investigators were able to confirm that the partial remains found in 1999 and in 2022 belonged to Kinney, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A partial solution to this problem was found by the Danish scientist Niels Bohr in 1913.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking