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The book does this as well, though often, Huberman will include a qualifier, disavowing responsibility after sharing evidence that’s scantier than you might like.

From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Less prominent victims of Chinese censorship would have scantier chances of redress.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2021

Data on the efficacy of sugar taxes are scantier, but the available evidence shows that they, too, lower consumption.

From Economist ● Jul. 26, 2018

This means less room for others who might be seeking psychiatric care, while at the same time, states have cut billions from mental health, leaving even scantier outpatient systems.

From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2017

This, however, although long enough to shelter them in the bottom, was shorter and scantier on the slope.

From The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars by G.A. Henty



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