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In November 2020, Indian government investigators found hidden bore holes where the operator of the United Marine Products fishmeal plant in Goa had been covertly disposing of toxic waste, thereby contaminating groundwater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
He added that the Fed is getting help from a bond selloff that has raised longer-term Treasury yields, lifting mortgage rates and other borrowing costs and thereby applying an economic brake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
These sampling devices follow the swimmers' exact route while they are in the water, thereby providing accurate information.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The process of repurchasing stock reduces the number of shares outstanding, thereby helping boost earnings per share.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Bobby believed, they said, that the Soviets were so enraged by his winning the crown from Spassky and thereby diminishing their greatest cultural achievement that they wanted him murdered.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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