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But if unplugging promises greater focus, stronger families and richer communities, why has it proved so difficult?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
While Howard says that access to new medication in 2018 has been "life-changing", the Covid pandemic proved to be a particularly dark chapter in his life.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In Southern California, cliffs could erode more than 130 feet by the end of the century, and the consequences of erosion have already proved to be severe on major roads, railways and other critical infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
For many Cubans here, settling in Brazil has proved easier than expected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It’s possible Stalin ordered the murder himself, but that’s never been proved.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
