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However, while EU consumers face higher costs for their oil-and-gas usage, the 27-nation bloc isn’t as exposed to supply risks as major economies in Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In addition, the results suggest that parts of Doggerland persisted through major flooding events, including the Storegga tsunami about 8,150 years ago, with some areas remaining above water until roughly 7,000 years ago.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
County officials said federal funding cuts will be a major factor in future spending — but they’re staving off layoffs and program cuts for now.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
MacIntyre, 29, missed the cut at the first major of the year after shooting rounds of 80 and 71.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
His friend, Cornelius Grinnell, son of the Arctic expedition’s major sponsor, would manage Maggie’s finances while Elisha was away.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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