origin
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The pope said the tragedy must "appeal to the conscience" of nations of origin and transit where migrants flee poverty and conflict and fall prey to trafficking gangs.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
To assess those flows, Kpler combined two terminal views: Mideast Gulf crude transits via the Strait of Hormuz, excluding Iran, and Gulf of Oman crude exports of unknown origin.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Genetic analyses indicate the older infections were linked to a tundra variant, while today's outbreak is associated with a more infectious strain of European origin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
For the past two years, the origin of little handmade gifts which have turned up in various locations in a village has been a source of complete mystery for those who live there.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Regardless of its origin, the food is always delectable.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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