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That risks draining it of resources that would otherwise have fueled its growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Biomass fuel includes construction waste, orchard cuttings and nutshells, all things that would otherwise be burned in the field or sent to a landfill — thus the designation “carbon neutral.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
But if additional gas production from Jackdaw displaces gas imports from Norway instead then UK-related national emissions could be higher than otherwise.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The shark has also been celebrated for its unexpected boost to the local economy, with Busan Mayor Chun Jae-soo thanking it for generating publicity he said would otherwise have cost "trillions".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Be sure to drink it quick, otherwise it might just float away,” the woman warned.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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