continental
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These continental shelf areas cover nearly half of the Arctic Ocean.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The superstar demurred on performing in the continental U.S. because of the raids, instead performing a lengthy Puerto Rican residency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Arsenal have a chance to become European champions for the first time and could even do the continental double as they are also top of the Premier League.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
With continental inflation tame, the European Central Bank looked to be headed prewar toward interest rates too low for lenders to earn healthy margins.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
After eighteen solid hours of sleep and a light continental breakfast, Artemis climbed to the study that he had inherited from his father.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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