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Ali sued GB News presenter Alex Armstrong and social media commentator Bernadette Spofforth for defamation over posts on X. Both have apologised and agreed to pay "substantial damages".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Rauh says that might be a substantial underestimate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Still, consulting firm Avalere Health found that many people will face a substantial increase in their monthly bill if they choose to hang onto the same Part D plan next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Despite these improvements, established behavioral risk factors were still associated with a substantial proportion of cancer cases.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Years ago, the schools on the other side of Levittown, the upper end, had substantial numbers of Jewish students, but I was one of no more than ten Jewish students in my graduating class.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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