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Mezzenga estimates that replacement might be necessary after several thousand cycles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“Los Angeles was just a little pueblo of five thousand inhabitants,” Moon writes in the book, recalling the early days of the city, before the Night of Horrors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Under the partnership, several thousand workers in some of Bosch's 350 facilities worldwide will wear sensor suits to glean training data for Neura robots.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Thomas wrote to the Cement Federation asking for a mix "that would last a thousand years", while stainless steel was chosen for some elements after discussions with the Steel Federation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“I just know that I like a shower on a hot summer day, and there ain’t one inside the five thousand walls in this house.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith