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The review found that reports of great white sharks in Spanish Mediterranean waters have continued to appear over the decades, even if only sporadically.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
However, economists generally expect inflation to fall, if only gradually.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
It’s worth trying, if only to remind yourself, when you’re knee-deep in a pristine, quiet bay, what makes the island special in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
It was enough to reassure me that I could find myself again, if only I slowed down and considered my context with curiosity instead of fear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
It made me feel better about things, if only for a brief time.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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