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She said things could get tougher with more "twists and turns" on the horizon for the market.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Scientists have uncovered a molecular "switch" in mice that turns on a hidden energy-burning system inside brown fat, a discovery that could eventually help researchers develop new treatments for bone disease.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Critique the exposed hems as she turns on the runway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The answer turns on a woman named Lisa Cook.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Naomi turns on the oven light, and I peer inside.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan



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