imported
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The weak yen exacerbates this impact by increasing the cost of imported energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The U.S. imported millions of used tires in the 1970s and ’80s, largely from countries where the mosquito is indigenous.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
In the first five months of this year, for example, the U.S. imported about $90 billion in computer equipment, semiconductors and other electronic components from Taiwan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Rather, the fuel — overwhelmingly purchased legally in the United States — arrives at seaports and border crossings via ships, trains and trucks, part of the daily deluge of imported hydrocarbons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Cal led his brother across the street to Berges and Garrisiere, who imported fine wines and liquors.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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