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Across the nations, Scotland's wait time was 22.9 weeks, in England it was 22.7 weeks, and Wales was slightly shorter at 17.3 weeks.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This is a "neglected tropical disease" and further research could reveal a longer or shorter incubation period, he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The price breaks tend to be for shorter, more specialized business degrees aimed at workers struggling to gain traction in a tough hiring market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Because methane has a shorter atmospheric lifetime, reducing methane pollution could produce climate benefits relatively quickly.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Behind Val, a head shorter but stocky and determined, tramped Bronden.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda