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Unfortunately, a growing majority of Americans cannot afford the luxury of a primary-care doctor, now in short supply, let alone prescription medications that are proven safe and effective.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The meow, in short, is meant for us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
It is concentrated in short routes, such as between-factory round trips; most diesel is burned on long journeys where charging infrastructure is lagging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Area Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool Paul Appleton opened and adjourned their inquests at Teesside Coroner's Court in short, consecutive hearings.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He departed from Nagymaros immediately, returned to Budapest, packed his bags, and left the Gellért in short order.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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