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The results raised long-standing concerns over the quality of work and whether the lingering contamination could present risks to the residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Miller would also present his views as requests from the president -- but was cautious about expressing his opinions in front of Trump himself, and was careful not to leave a paper trail, they reported.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
That could present a challenge to his potential successors who come from the ranks of the current leadership, including Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
By matching genetic material from the unidentified larvae with DNA from adult Prionus beetles, the researchers could determine which species was present.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
And that's why he could tell only about the past and the present, not the future.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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The museum chief discusses the challenges of leading the Louvre as France is roiled by protests and the institution faces a sorely needed renovation—including a rethinking of how it presents the Mona Lisa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
But turning these tiny building blocks into larger, organized materials presents a difficult challenge.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, Taunton's charity appeal Christmas Sparkle said their demand has risen sharply over the last couple of years, with 500 presents given out in 2015 to 10,000 last year.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Not just because she usually presents as smart and happy and sharply dressed on stage or because she’s doing incredibly well in her comedy career, or even just because she’s a millennial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The ship was made ready, the presents were stowed within, and Odysseus embarked after taking a grateful leave of his kind hosts.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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Leo presented the Nobel laureate with a rosary and Dylan gifted Leo a copy of his autobiography, Chronicles: Volume One.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Laura Avedon said that working with a Hollywood production company presented a unique opportunity.,
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
In a study published in Science, the researchers presented compelling experimental evidence for altermagnetism, a distinct magnetic phase that combines important characteristics of the two traditionally recognized types.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The monetary authority said that a combination of higher inflation expectations and a deceleration of economic activity presented a challenging landscape for monetary policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Explaining the importance of her son's case to science, Dr. Harlow recalls how many scoffed at Phineas when Dr. Bigelow first presented his case in Boston.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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Qatar is leading negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with Tehran presenting a de-escalation plan that has yet to be accepted by Trump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
As noted above, the government’s attorneys obtained the complaint by presenting a magistrate judge with a 27-page affidavit.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
By offering a repayment schedule, your stepmother is gently — or not so gently — attempting to twist your arm by presenting this request almost as a fait accompli.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Henry, who was presenting the ceremony alongside CBS Sports colleague Scott, joked with Lamine Yamal about him winning a third successive young player of the year award.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
We like to simplify things to a choice between A and B, so even if a given question is more complicated, we’re vulnerable to someone presenting it in such a way.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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