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A longer-term goal is making Japan’s economy more secure by weaning it off Chinese-centered supply chains for essential materials such as critical minerals, and honing Japan’s technological edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

In two-week-old mice, before weaning, dendritic spines were spread relatively evenly across the neuron.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Since his death, Oli's parents have been campaigning for better safety measures around weaning babies onto solid food and emergency first aid provision for nurseries.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

In the longer term, the deal won’t do anything to stop China’s strategic goal of weaning itself off U.S. soybeans, Suderman said.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Not when they’re finally weaning me off the medication.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins