as in ratchets (up)
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This approach increases data reliability, while providing a granular understanding of how the physical environment interacts with social regulation.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Including these key elements in your CAB session will help keep your members engaged, and ensure that your company maximizes the benefits of your CAB initiative in the first place.—
Eyal Danon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Collaboration between physicians and NPs should not be a matter of hierarchy but rather a strategic partnership that maximizes the strengths of each provider.—
Jesse Corn,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This legal action escalates the ongoing conflict between OpenAI and Musk, who was a founding investor in the company.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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But if the tariff war escalates, China will take its business elsewhere and leave West Virginia holding the bag.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bumps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumps%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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