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Yet a decline in birth rates also translates to an ageing population across the Maghreb.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
For Roger Federer, who is reported to own about 3% of the company, that move translates into a roughly $50 million decline in the value of his holdings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
There’s an earnestness in his appreciation of great literature that translates to his videos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
That translates to 36 hours of backup power for most homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Table 13.1 translates these factors into numbers, by comparing the continents with respect to their areas and their modern human populations.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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