continental
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The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea.
From Barron's
Their report drew on research done in the Highlands' Great Glen and continental Europe.
From BBC
As the third biggest economy on mainland Europe, you would expect Italy to play a prominent role in continental security.
From BBC
"The isotopic signature indicates a very ancient continental, granitic source rock. This greatly reduces the universe of candidate areas," says Crósta.
From Science Daily
The Premier League's financial might has not always translated into dominance in continental competition, with no English club featuring in the last two Champions League finals.
From Barron's
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