mechanisms

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From this perspective, proposed cuts or new oversight mechanisms are defended as fiscally responsible or democratically accountable, even if critics see them as hostile to scientific autonomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In recent years, GSK has largely gone after deals for drugs with proven disease targets, rather than novel mechanisms that carry a higher risk of failure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But I lead a great life and I use my coping mechanisms from being an international sportsman.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

However, researchers suspect other biological mechanisms could also be involved.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

To these natural population controls were added cultural mechanisms.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari