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A report released on Friday by the African Union's health agency, Africa CDC, had cited 1,139 suspected cases, including 246 deaths probably caused by the disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

I had reached out to Watson because I considered her a leading voice for protecting the “family values” of the area—the same values Babb had cited when arresting Gamble.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

On March 3, I asked Shulman why a recent press release had cited risks—including “Concentration Risk” and “Exit Strategy Risk”—that weren’t detailed in the ETF’s prospectus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The committee had cited the "disproportionate" cost to the party of a mayoral election to replace Burnham when it blocked his bid to stand in the Greater Manchester seat.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

In each case, the high court had cited the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution, which bans “cruel and unusual” punishment.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater