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In many cases, those diets derived 60% of calories from lard, which does not accurately reflect typical human eating habits and makes it difficult to determine the effects of individual fatty acids.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
But given what we know of this cabinet’s loyalties, it is difficult to imagine a single secretary having that conversation.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The singer said identity growing up was difficult and often suppressed, describing it as "incredibly painful" when it was not understood.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Her purity and devotion are difficult to portray with the requisite sincerity—today she would seem abject.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Natalie’s mom and Patience had helped her write her closing speech, but the ideas were Natalie’s—thought out in the days and weeks and months of difficult recovery after Hurricane Reuben.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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"Angels in the Snow"
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Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
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