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or

[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /


CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of approximation
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WEAK
neither nor without choice




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But Hockney's joyful work always "comes with a bite", he adds, whether the artist was depicting gay love at a time when homosexuality was still illegal, or exploring "how we've lost our connection with nature".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Even if the framework deal comes together, the U.S. and Iran are still facing months of laborious negotiations—with the real risk that the process could devolve into fruitless talks or collapse altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Ireland may not have the global name recognition of China or the U.S.—two rivals locked into a fierce battle for market dominance—but quantum companies themselves are increasingly eyeing the country as a strategic launchpad.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Should Bonta or others sue, they would have to convince a judge that the nation’s top antitrust regulators failed to make a proper finding despite their lengthy review.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

In the first years of colonization, English became the only language approved for use in school, work, or public buildings.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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