continent
Example Sentences
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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
"The expansion of Bugs Matter is hugely exciting. Given Kent's position as the gateway between Britain and the continent, it feels like a natural next step," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Next to feel the pinch would be the continent of Africa.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
“You do realize that South America is actually a continent, right?”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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