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“I have really tried to encourage geriatricians to think about incorporating grip strength, it seems to trump almost every single measure including cardiovascular fitness training,” Peterson says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
District Judge Briony Clarke said the case could be tried in the magistrates court, but Toney elected for a Crown Court trial in front of a judge and jury.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The woman, who has remained anonymous, said she initially tried to contact the Ministry of Defence police at RAF Fairford, but no one picked up, so she dialled 999.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ortiz, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, tried to fire her defense attorney during the same hearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mutti tried to interrupt, but the countess would not let her.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
