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That affects both sexes, he added, but said there were "particular issues for boys".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
To be sure, there were isolated pockets of strength.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
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- were present
- existed in the past
- once could be found
Possible Antonyms
- did not exist
- there have never been
- were absent
- was a complete lack of
- were not
