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The CSM said magistrates, who in the French system direct police in the conduct of a criminal investigation, lacked the financial and manpower resources to do their work correctly.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
As the grandparents age with fewer resources than expected, they no longer have the means to support themselves and are more likely to live in poverty.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Continued growth could place increasing pressure on food resources, native vegetation, and the broader ecosystem.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The layoffs are part of a companywide push to streamline operations and refocus resources strategically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But when they depend on their own resources and can use force, then only seldom do they run the risk of grave danger.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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