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[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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The London-listed company will also be able to lift copper volumes by around 25% to 1.4 million metric tons by 2030, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“They’re just managing these AI tools, AI agents, and we’re expecting that they’ll be able to produce way more, but we’re not taking into account all of the work that actually goes into managing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"Even though words are supposed to kind of be my thing, I will never be able to express my gratitude to you guys for doing that for me. You're the reason I'm here tonight."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

There’s been talk but not enough action to be able to deal with the risks of this continuing for a longer period of time, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

As a rule, wandering souls were never able to cross the threshold into Clare’s cottage unless they were invited.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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