traces

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But when US rescue workers and Spanish sniffer dogs found traces of life, his hopes for his two trapped brothers were rekindled.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

It all traces back to an over-30-year-old legal brief from Big Tobacco: They created the modern liability shield playbook and invented the legal interpretation that its successors are now trying to complete.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

"Our study provides new tools for identifying traces of ancient burning and reveals that fire was repeatedly present deep inside Wonderwerk Cave."

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

A reporter for The Times noted that traces of smoke were evident Sunday morning in Simi Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

There were traces of engine oil under his nails.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai