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They were able to reconstruct aspects of the victims' origins and the events that led to their deaths, offering a clearer and more detailed picture of Neanderthal behavior during a critical period in human history.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

All of which means the final picture will be messy, and take a while to become clear, with results declared at different times in the days after 7 May.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

If asked to picture Janet Jackson, one of three images likely comes to mind: “Rhythm Nation 1814” Janet, a revolutionary in a black uniform and cap, cutting the air with drill sergeant precision.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The picture isn’t as clear at discounters, however.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I picture her frantically erasing her work on the math exam after I turned mine in and wish again that I’d tried to explain the two-variable equations when she asked me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison