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To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
California’s current $30 million plan, the Hearing Aid Coverage for Children program, had just 314 active participants as of April.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Depending on the situation, the material can bend, buckle, or stiffen in different ways, all without electronics, sensors, or active control systems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
In fact, he has expressed active opposition to A.I. regulation.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
TIP EIGHT: Hamsters are most active during the evening.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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