the past

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Disappearances have more than doubled over the past decade, according to think tank México Evalúa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the past century, scientists have proposed numerous hypotheses, most of them centered on chemical evolution occurring either on Earth or in space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

This new price target comes after shares have fallen 12% this year and 32% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Hugh, who runs a sunflower farm in Pembrokeshire, said he wanted to encourage farmers to seek medical help when needed and not "hold back" like he had in the past.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

My cell dings and pulls me out of my thoughts of the past.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold