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While Himatsingka had to take down his viral Bournvita clip, following a growing public backlash the company reduced sugar content in its offering, according to local media reports.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026 -
In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.—
Samantha Stokes,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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At an optimal dosage of 10 g/L, the lag phase of hydrogen production decreased by about 50%, and the specific hydrogen yield increased by roughly 33%, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Wealthy Russians, Ukrainians, and northern Europeans snapped up properties, too—though visitors from the Russian-speaking world have decreased since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Without any changes to the program to raise additional revenue, benefits would have be slashed immediately to match the money that’s coming in, after the trust fund becomes insolvent.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Now the Christina, currently known as the Christina O, is on sale for nearly half off — its asking price slashed to 52 million euros (or roughly $60 million) from an initial 90 million euros, convertible pool and original bar furniture included.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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As unemployment rose and major employers closed down or downsized, many of my friends left our community as their families moved in search of jobs.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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Almost any baked good can be downsized to fit in a muffin pan.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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His workload lessened after that, especially with travel taking a toll.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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At the same time, the company’s lofty talk of space exploration beyond the moon, especially of Mars, has notably lessened.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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“Subtracted (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracted%20%28from%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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