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After this, the pores were saturated with a blend of phase-change material and a stabilizing soft plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026 -
With their domestic market saturated and competition fierce, Chinese automakers are pushing aggressively into global markets.—
Hengrui Liu,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
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There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than dismissing the case outright or barring the government from seeking the death penalty, prosecutors argued, the defense’s concerns can best be alleviated by carefully questioning prospective jurors about their knowledge of the case and ensuring Mangione’s rights are respected at trial.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloyed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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