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What remains can now only be detected in mid-infrared light, where it glows at roughly one-tenth of its original intensity.

From Science Daily

But, quietly, there are doubts that only a Murrayfield victory will ease.

From BBC

Under federal law, employees may work during a shutdown only if their jobs are deemed essential or are funded outside the annual appropriations process.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The real challenge for Doubao is only coming after it has surpassed 100 million daily active users," a Doubao staffer told Chinese tech media outlet the Late Post.

From Barron's

To be clear, Friday’s numbers are only an early look at this year’s refunds.

From MarketWatch