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Another theory, proposed in earlier studies, suggests the parasite may have arrived in red foxes imported for hunting about a century ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He imported a raven-black Bombardier Global Express XRS jet in 2023, according to data from Ch-Aviation and Import Genius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Both species cannot be legally imported into Australia or kept, bred or sold.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

At the same time, Southern California cities have been investing in projects to capture stormwater and recharge groundwater as they seek to rely less on water imported from Northern California and the Colorado River.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The furniture was imported from abroad, along with all the other comforts—silverware, silk-covered chairs, white christening gowns, porcelain washing bowls.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson