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The bank, one of the largest in North America by assets, during the quarter exceeded its 14% return on equity target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
This included perforin, a protein that creates holes in target cells, and granzyme A, a toxic molecule delivered through those openings.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Their large presence has proven to be an enticing target for Iran.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The reading is expected to remain above the central bank’s target, highlighting sustained inflation pressures to consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
As usual, the target was only about fifteen minutes’ flight time from the airfield.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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The researchers therefore proposed that the expansion of these immune cells could reflect early responses to abnormal or potentially cancer-related targets.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Some CD4 CTLs may recognize cancer-related targets, although their exact targets remain unknown," Hashimoto says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Beaumont’s first phase targets output of 1.1 million metric tons of ammonia annually.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Nicknamed "the Glooper" for his cries of "Gloop! Gloop!" after each strike, Godin spent more than three decades lobbing pies at rich and famous targets he felt needed bringing down a notch.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
While Johnson leaned over the table to look, McNamara pointed out potential targets for an American air strike, mainly North Vietnamese torpedo boat bases along the coast.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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They have targeted civilian infrastructure, including water desalination plants and energy installations, along with bases hosting American troops.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
One of the largest instances was in 2023 when developer Insomniac Games was targeted for data surrounding the upcoming “Marvel Wolverine” game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Asked about civilian deaths, he says the Taliban targeted US convoys and that civilians were urged to stay away from foreign bases.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
In a survey this month from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 40% of exporters reported that they sold products that would be targeted by the tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The sky god fought with the fury of exploding stars, and, as a lone god, he was targeted by most of the iron monsters.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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Red Bull are targeting for him to return for the next race, the Italian Grand Prix, but it remains to be seen whether that will be possible.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Both Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Ukraine's military on Saturday said it was launching a new campaign targeting the company.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The result raises the possibility that future drugs targeting Nell2 could help people with APOE4 who face an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
But we are warned that “unions have been targeting Wal-Mart for years. ”
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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