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The tsunami of parcels generated by low-cost e-commerce giants has also been dealt a fresh blow by the scrapping of US tax exemptions for individual shipments valued less than $800.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
She urged women who’ve dealt with issues like anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder to make preconception and pregnancy appointments with care providers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to Southern California’s independent craft breweries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The firm was dealt a huge blow when Beijing introduced measures in 2020 to control debt in the country's property sector.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But by claiming that the Jesuits dealt in fairy tales while he dealt in facts, Galileo was storing up more trouble for himself in Rome.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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