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In other words, Simpson is a far more effective player when he does precisely what every other hitter is taught not to do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
In that part of the study, participants who received a dose of the experimental drug every other week maintained at least 90% mean weight loss, compared with 61% who received the placebo.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
We’ve got to rebuild infrastructure to deal with hundred-year floods that are happening every other year now.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Hearn acknowledged that virtually every other party involved preferred New York, with Matchroom even exploring what compensation would be required to waive the UK clause.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Over the next week there’s a new report about some outpost or legacy family’s home getting overrun by hybrids practically every other day.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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