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His temperament has been questioned - as has his fitness in recent years.

From BBC

The BBC understands the activist's messages had not been brought to attention of the prime minister until they were highlighted in recent days - and the government considers them to be abhorrent.

From BBC

In the recent National Guard case, the administration’s request for urgent action lingered for more than two months before the court ruled.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iraq has long suffered from sand and dust storms, but in recent years they have become more frequent and intense as the country falls prey to the effects of climate change.

From Barron's

But Vietnam's widespread embrace of the sport, and its cities' rapid growth in recent decades as the economy boomed, help explain the intense frustration.

From Barron's