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Sharp said the findings among young adults aged 16-29 were the most concerning as they had higher levels of takeaway use, tended to "buy lunch on the go" and served themselves larger portions.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Infants who had higher levels of DNA methylation in certain immune-related genes tended to develop less diverse gut microbiomes by 12 months of age.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

When the bureau found discrepancies, it tended to settle for reprimands and improvement plans, rarely going so far as to revoke a dealer’s license.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

From 1977 to 2009, price declines tended to be steeper than price increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

She tended to care about different things than everybody else.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness