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The latest developments highlight the fragility of any efforts to find a lasting peace, even though US President Donald Trump this week said there was a "good chance" of a deal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
A vote or two against a hold would highlight how pressure to move is building inside the committee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The findings highlight the need to study the protective mechanisms that may help some people maintain unusually strong cognitive abilities.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Another recent career highlight was a film being made about their story, called Ghetto Kids Documentary: No Plan B.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
A highlight of the week was the official opening of one of our most exciting projects, TACARE, a Tanzanian reforestation, conservation, and education program.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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The situation highlights what community organizers and the site’s leadership say is a piecemeal approach to the protection and preservation of one of the city’s most important cultural landmarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
One of the record’s highlights is a co-write with the musician who stood to Kaye’s right onstage for more than 50 years.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Cracker Barrel’s decision to select a 69-year-old former restaurant executive to lead the chain highlights the emerging practice of boards calling in retired chief executives from the sidelines to help engineer high-profile turnarounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
So, Leeds would be paying for the high ceiling of a young goalkeeper whose highlights have largely come in the Championship with Burnley when he conceded only 16 goals in 45 matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Perhaps if he wins the Games, he'll see me on victor's night, when they replay the highlights of the Games on a screen over the stage where we did our interviews.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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Management also highlighted 100 million-150 million Swiss francs of AI-driven productivity benefits by the end of 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Pal said the episode highlighted how digital spaces have become one of the few arenas where criticism of the government can quickly gain traction.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The report said there is not one factor causing the crisis, with a "perfect storm" of the jobs market, spending on education and the Covid pandemic being some of the reasons highlighted.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
One of the things Warsh has highlighted repeatedly over the past six weeks is his support for the Fed’s 2% inflation target.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The final three stanzas of “Song of Myself” were also highlighted.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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The answer is likely no for many members of Gen Z, according to a new survey highlighting the financial barriers for Americans under age 30.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Judge Martínez-Olguín also pushed back against the companies' arguments, highlighting that "public's vital interest in antitrust enforcement" outweighed any temporary delay to the merger.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Although inflation remains under control, the recent rise in oil prices has renewed concerns about Indonesia’s external position, highlighting the need for clear and credible measures to stabilize the rupiah, ING economists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Overall, our findings provide novel insights into the interplay between nanoplastics and bacterium-phage dynamics, highlighting increased microbial risks associated with waterborne nanoplastics," Liao said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Media accounts persistently bright-side the situation, highlighting the occasional success stories and downplaying the acknowledged increase in hunger.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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