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"The practical effect of this lawsuit is to shield those dominant streaming platforms like Netflix and technology companies from much needed competition," a Paramount spokesperson said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Emma Cox, chief executive of Endometriosis UK, said a reliable, non-surgical diagnostic test was "much needed" and "long-awaited", and called the new research "promising".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
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- long-awaited
- a sight for sore eyes
- just what the doctor ordered
- a lifesaver
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- completely extra
- an added burden
- the last thing we wanted
