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Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Instead, your brain increases melatonin production in response to darkness.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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With fewer job openings for critical roles — since workers stay longer and AI augments their output — there is simply less need for recruiters to find workers to fill non-critical roles.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Instead of replacing systematic reviews, AI in this new paradigm augments them.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the war escalates, Israel is also taking hits in the entertainment and culture sphere.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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As the fight escalates, there is an exchange that perfectly encapsulates Adriana.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The creamy sandalwood in Santal 33 amplifies that skin-scent quality in Only Human, while the cardamom and pepper add some complexity.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Sep. 2025
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The changing climate amplifies the pollution, and thus the pollution’s impact on human health.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The chemicals and compounds the discount retailer intends to eliminate encompasses the breadth of food manufacturing.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Bottom Line Along with their naturally sweet, refreshing taste, pears deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support overall health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The second volume expands the story of the Galactic Empire, while the third delves into the underworld of bounty hunters.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Swells (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swells%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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