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Firefighters worked for nearly two hours to extricate the driver, using hydraulic tools to cut into the trapped flatbed’s cab.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The intense demand for server CPUs and rising memory-chip prices have cut into both PC production and shipments.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
After entering the cells, APP was cut into amyloid-B42, a toxic fragment strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Rising fuel costs cut into profits, but net income topped analyst estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Strange bird cries cut into the swampy night air.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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