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The geographic pattern has remained in place for at least 9,000 years and appears to reflect the gradual abandonment of insect eating among European populations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
“This is not part of a larger downsizing effort. The Brentwood, Elko, and Petaluma closures each reflect local market conditions and long-term financial sustainability assessed for that store,” said Chelsea Carbahal, a Raley’s spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
First, the 25-cent shift appears to me to reflect gasoline prices rising faster outside California, not any meaningful reduction in California shipping costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
There are several collections of wise sayings which not only do not reflect heroism at all, but give a view of life which dispenses with it.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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But her experience reflects the challenges facing many young people who are classed as Neet.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“The evidence reflects that plaintiff’s whereabouts were effectively ignored.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Much of that strength reflects stronger capex, linked to semiconductor and electronics sectors, according to Colvin, as overseas demand for such Japanese products rise to multi-year high levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
While a modestly higher multiple is warranted, he says, “the revision reflects more of peer multiple dynamics and not earnings changes at this juncture.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Recalling back, Reggie reflects: “He gave me a look.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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"I wouldn't say they enjoy interacting with humans," reflected Heide-Jorgensen, noting "they do it under protest."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The volume of sales across the division is reflected in the wider transfer balances.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Those investments reflected a belief that America could shape its own future while ensuring that working families shared in the prosperity that followed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Hoskins said in an interview that the rulings reflected differences of opinion over what constitutes fair and accurate language, noting that the appellate courts had also sometimes rejected revisions made or approved by lower courts.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
For now that the hour was late, the full moon had risen too high in the sky to be reflected in the windows of the buildings.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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Scott interjects stories from his career throughout our conversation, reflecting as far back as his first short film, “Boy and Bicycle,” which he made with his brother in 1965.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Brighthouse’s share price has dropped about 20% since late July, when the Walter investigation was reported, reflecting investor skepticism that the deal will go through, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Bostock says authenticity is very important to him, and told the BBC there are many places he has said no to reviewing or reflecting.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Industry watcher Sensor Tower’s grossing data has shown a year-over-year growth uptick since June, reflecting solid momentum from evergreen titles such as “Fantasy Westward Journey” and “Eggy Party,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I’d already gone through most of the books in the public library near us and was beginning to want chess books of my own,” Bobby said later, reflecting back on the period.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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