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It reported that a small rise in funding for day-to-day spending was not enough to keep pace with rising costs and demand, particularly on social care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Intel may gain traction by winning some small orders from Apple, the analysts say that is more likely due to geopolitical reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

What may seem like a small biochemical change can have widespread effects throughout the cell.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Using the winger to go on the prowl is one of the small changes Laviolette plans to bring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When the Japanese Propaganda Corps lands in the small Filipino village of Santiago, Bauang, there are a few million leaflets onboard their battleship.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly