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  1. Last 7 days
    1. Despite all these drawbacks, most respondents said they believe remote interpreting has a neutral impact on their performance, compared to in-person interpreting.

      From these results we can generalize that most interpreters would prefer to be in person but the tools that they are provided make the remote interpreting easier and manageable.

    2. Participants were located in 15 countries (with some working in multiple countries) and worked in 28 languages.

      The span of different countries and languages also helps to make this small sample survey more relevant for more groups of people.

    3. Their survey of 47 experienced healthcare interpreters was part of a larger study examining the current state of research on remote medical interpreting

      This was a small survey of 47 healthcare interpreters who are working from home. While a small sample size, it can still be notable and relevant due to the lower population doing this job.

    4. A newly published survey from the University of Surrey

      This survey was conducted by the University of Surrey based in Guilford, England and was shortlisted for the University of the Year award in 2023

  2. Oct 2024
    1. After 'emptying the tank' in World Series, Cole left empty-handed

      "Emptying the tank" is a metaphor in this headline. Emptying the tank is usually used in reference to draining a tank of something. In this situation Gerrit Cole, a New York Yankees pitcher, is using the wording to say that he gave everything he had to his performance with nothing left over.

    1. slides

      Slides is a metaphor in this headline. Slides is an action that is usually taken on a slide and in baseball. Here, the word slides is meant to indicate a drop or fall in the price of the stock.

    1. it had College Football Playoff implications.

      This article is an example of timeliness, as the game happened on Wednesday night, impact, as it will effect a lot of people both involved with the two teams that played, as well as most of the college football world, and prominence, as the college football playoff is significant and heavily followed by millions of people around the world

    2. One of the most significant college football results of this week took place on—believe it or not—Wednesday night.

      The statement of this game being one of the most significant college football results of the week is an opinion as other people can disagree by the time the college football week is over

    3. According to ESPN, it was just the sixth time in the AP poll era (since 1936) that a team with a record of 0–5 or worse beat a team with a record of 5–0 or better. It hadn’t happened since 2001, when North Texas beat Middle Tennessee.

      This is a statement of fact. The reporter cited a source (ESPN) to back up his claim and further clarified by stating "the AP poll era (since 1936)" in the statement.

    1. "We've looked at outside the building, but to get a true No. 1 in here, you got to make some massive trades and give up quite a bit.

      Because of the injury the Buccaneers may try to make a trade which would impact many people in both in the NFL, fans, and fantasy football players

    2. The Buccaneers' Chris Godwin will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and will likely be done for the year

      This event just happened on Monday night so it is an example of timeliness

    3. one day after the star wide receiver was carted off the field in the final minute of a "Monday Night Football" loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

      This comment shows prominence as Chris Godwin is a star player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.