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Nonetheless, our findings suggest that investors, policymakers and patients alike should pay attention to how financial incentives shape innovation choices, especially in sectors where breakthroughs require long time horizons and a tolerance for failure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
He achieved so much while the attention was often on someone else in the family.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
A couple of spicy words on social media mean nothing, especially from people who spend their days online, trolling for attention.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
But at the very least, if we establish this body, that body could be acting on its own in order to bring attention to the situation.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Taking a deep breath, I turned my attention to the fountain, the soft rush of its spouts doing nothing to ease the knot in my stomach.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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