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Both are from the town of Ranya in Iraqi Kurdistan - a region "riddled with active smuggling networks", according to a report by the UK think tank, Chatham House.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Broadcom is taking a more active role in financing the AI ecosystem; its stock fell, while Apollo and Blackstone rose on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Also read: Government is now an active investor — and it’s why your portfolio needs ‘home-court advantage’
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Hong Kong has re-emerged as an active IPO venue, largely driven by a wave of listings from Chinese AI, semiconductor, and biotechnology companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
We all watched Fred carry the active lobster over to the silverware drawer, like it was as lifeless as an eggplant.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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