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continent

[kon-tn-uhnt] / ˈkɒn tn ənt /


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Marset, a Uruguayan national, was one of the most wanted criminals on the continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The continent is running short of reliable and affordable supplies of LNG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In the 20th Century, Germany used its powerful armies to wage some of the most destructive wars in human history, laying waste to much of the continent and killing millions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Next to feel the pinch would be the continent of Africa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

This was home, the entire Eshōzan continent, represented fully.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray