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They then found an oyster bed that had not been previously documented, as well as confirming oysters could have been present at other sites on Mull and Islay.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The arias follow the conventions of the period with plenty of coloratura and opportunities to show off, but Mozart’s preternatural ability to create character is already present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
While the Rams are going through it, the Chargers had an opportunity to present a positive foil when Los Angeles’ football fans got to Monday morning quarterbacking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Some snack science: Consumer Reports recently published a scary-sounding investigation on chemicals present in common kids’ snacks.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
The bright sunlight of the Academy faded to black as we traveled back to the present one last time.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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"Use of these small metal enclosures for any reason is unprecedented among detention facilities OIG has inspected and presents significant risks to detainee health and safety," the report said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
She knows that’s not the situation for all women; in her signature style, she presents the data and the narrative to back it up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The latter presents a growing problem in the U.S. and likely other countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even in cases where there are no unknown additives, the lack of regulation and expert guidance presents a worrying level of uncertainty.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
And I started collecting things and leaving them as presents in their basement: snakes, spiders, grubs, and slugs.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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The actor, who presented the award for directing for a comedy series, promptly made himself at home, shouting out, “Donde ‘tan los Latinos?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
A proposed new law -- to be formally presented Thursday -- would mean banning minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger children.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Like his co-star, he was delighted to see so much of Glasgow on screen, and being presented in a bright light.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
But Shelton had reason to believe he’d been presented with as good a chance as any on Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Reaching into my bag, I pulled out a neatly bound novel and presented it to her.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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When I saw “SNL’s” Marcello Hernández would be presenting at the Emmys, I knew it would be a special moment, and he didn’t let me down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Don began presenting the programme at Berryfields, a rented garden in Stratford-upon-Avon, before it moved in 2011 to his own garden, Longmeadow in Herefordshire.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The kids are being kept home for their health, Syarifah told AFP in a classroom empty but for two teachers presenting classes online, both with dozens of pupils scattered across their screens.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
"In the 1840 narrative, Byfield sought to impress wealthy patrons by presenting himself as a dutiful soldier and deserving veteran," O'Keeffe says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
“You just said ‘babies,’” he says, presenting this clue back to George.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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