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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
For years, researchers have studied endocasts of Neanderthal skulls, trying to piece together how their brains were different or similar to ours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the hotel Wednesday afternoon, the main stage was still being set up as guests perused convention hall booths featuring political and media groups.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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My previous mock draft can be perused here.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Stared down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stared%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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