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The geographic pattern has remained in place for at least 9,000 years and appears to reflect the gradual abandonment of insect eating among European populations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
“This is not part of a larger downsizing effort. The Brentwood, Elko, and Petaluma closures each reflect local market conditions and long-term financial sustainability assessed for that store,” said Chelsea Carbahal, a Raley’s spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Regulator took no action against Tongue for his part in the controversy, but the paceman admitted he was forced to reflect on his involvement and the fragility of a career as an England cricketer.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
In saying the melons, you use the plural article, which does not reflect gender and is the same for both the masculine and the feminine.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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Sanganeria’s mindset reflects a broader shift in the city’s luxury-housing landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A simple way to make a rented house stop feeling temporary is to create a corner that reflects who you are.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“The evidence reflects that plaintiff’s whereabouts were effectively ignored.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Much of that strength reflects stronger capex, linked to semiconductor and electronics sectors, according to Colvin, as overseas demand for such Japanese products rise to multi-year high levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
In a few minutes my paper reflects a jagged inner landscape of sharp edges and deep crevasses.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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The quarterly results reflected lower commodity-based pricing in portions of the business and a consumer environment that remains under pressure, interim Chief Executive Jeff Ettinger said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I wouldn't say they enjoy interacting with humans," reflected Heide-Jorgensen, noting "they do it under protest."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Their Christianity is core to how they see themselves — and they see that reflected in Owens, who converted to Roman Catholicism in 2024.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The commission had banned this year's parade from entering the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road - a move which reflected every decision it has made since 1998.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
This reflected both uncommon vision and a heroic level of sacrifice on my parents’ part.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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Comparable sales, which account for store openings and closings, rose 3.5%, topping the 2.6% increase that analysts had forecast and reflecting growth in both traffic and average transaction amount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Dolly Parton made it very clear that she knows exactly what she's doing," Phillips said, reflecting on how Parton handled the interview.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Golden State Warriors ranked first at $11.33 billion, the Lakers were second at $10 billion — reflecting what Walter paid for the team — and the Memphis Grizzlies ranked last at $4 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Industry watcher Sensor Tower’s grossing data has shown a year-over-year growth uptick since June, reflecting solid momentum from evergreen titles such as “Fantasy Westward Journey” and “Eggy Party,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Ranofer grinned and waved, reflecting that anyone would smile more often when Heqet was around.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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