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copper

noun as in auburn

noun as in change

noun as in ore

noun as in police

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Zambia's government says it will seek more compensation for communities affected by a toxic spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine, if this is needed following a full assessment.

From BBC

These included including pipes, acetone and copper wire consistent with that found on the devices used in the two bombings.

From BBC

This is similar to the process currently used for making sheets of copper and zinc today.

From BBC

Separately, the tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, which were brought in under a different presidential authority, will remain intact and unaffected by the court's ruling.

From BBC

Celestinia Bishop, the owner, said the thefts were discovered Thursday but she said she believes the thieves broke into the cemetery the night before and took the headstones for the bronze and copper plaques.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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