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Professor Cris Halsall, Director of the Lancaster Environment Centre and co-author, noted that TFA is now known to come from a much wider range of sources than previously believed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Artificial intelligence has spurred historic demand for memory while supply remains tight, resulting in skyrocketing prices and wider margins.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Officials say more than 500 Nigerians have so far been screened and cleared for return as part of a wider government response to the anti-migrant tensions in South Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I hauled the door wider to get some fresh air in there.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda