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Taking this into account, the probability of the event occurring under the alternative hypothesis decreases, making that scenario less likely.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Reduce watering during the winter as growth decreases, and increase humidity by using a humidifier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the company, this reduces inventory burdens, streamlines logistics, and shortens installation timelines.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This greatly reduces environmental concerns related to legacy waste.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Under the Healthy Indiana Plan, the bill modifies work and exemption requirements and requires the conditions to be met in the three preceding months before an individual applies.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The second option retains the existing median, modifies on-street parking and expands sidewalk width on both sides.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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The upper gradually tapers away toward the back of the foot, leaving the heel exposed in an easy-on mule style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The snow Friday tapers a bit in the early evening before ramping up in the overnight hours into Saturday morning.—
Lauren Whitney,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Dec. 2025
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Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.—
Christopher Ferguson,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guatemala became the third Latin American government to declare a state of emergency to combat gang violence, as the region retrenches around security.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the United States further retrenches from Colombia, Beijing will seek to deepen its influence.—
KEVIN WHITAKER,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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Each failure reinforces migration, which in turn shrinks the tax base, accelerating decline.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Due to rosters being stacked with elite talent, the margin for error shrinks instantly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Subtracts (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracts%20%28from%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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