fossil
Example Sentences
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Although a major oil and gas producer, Iran sought to revive the project in the late 1980s to diversify its energy resources and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels for domestic consumption.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
But for now, most in Europe still rely on fossil fuel imports.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"This fossil discovery sheds new light on their origins."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
That includes increased demand on electricity grids that are often reliant on fossil fuels, and on local water supplies used to cool the hot servers inside.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“Is it a fossil? How can you even tell?”
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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