intensive
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The acknowledgment underscores that despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
"These results demonstrate the benefit of intensive lowering cholesterol earlier and should change how we think about the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease in patients without known significant atherosclerosis."
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
All needed hospital treatment, nine in intensive care.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Some of the most fervent enthusiasts believe it will cut back the energy requirements for computationally intensive tasks.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
We have reviewed your application, and we regret to inform you that we are not able to offer you a spot in this year’s intensive.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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