kerosene
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A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
It also said at the time it was retiring the programme's 27 aircraft, partly due to "significantly increased kerosene prices", but also because of "additional burdens from labor disputes".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Julian wants to destroy the unfinished Christophers, but can’t bring himself to douse the canvases in kerosene and light the match.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
It looked like Father was holding his hand in front of the kerosene light and making a shadow on her.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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