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Together, they designed a groundbreaking study using advanced computer simulations that followed thousands of generations of digital organisms.

From Science Daily

Tens of thousands of revellers from across the world will be attending Edinburgh's famous street party which culminates in the traditional firework display above Edinburgh Castle at midnight.

From BBC

The contagious respiratory illness typically kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year, though that number can rise significantly in years with troublesome viral variants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Death by a thousand forms filed in triplicate.

From MarketWatch

Hartley said while she has received "thousands" of positive comments on social media, there was also a significant negative reaction.

From BBC