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Serra Verde’s Pela Ema mine is the sole non-Asian source for all four magnetic rare earths, aiding efforts to counter China’s 85% processing monopoly.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
"Teams started asking themselves how to counter this… with pressing and, above all, quick transitions," said Segura.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
And that behavior, Duffy told me, runs counter to the rational-actor model economists typically rely on.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Mid-level commanders from both factions were stationed together at a joint center near Sirte, improving Libya’s ability to counter the jihadist groups that once held sway in much of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
James reached into his pocket and tossed a quarter onto the counter.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 6
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