industrial

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Gold is a bit trickier than copper since it’s more of a speculative bet and is not tied to industrial demand the way that copper is.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Once the artery of industrial London, the Thames is now clean and scenic, adding value to the tourist traps and high-rise developments along its shore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Based in L.A. at the time, Emek was widely recognized for his blend of organic and industrial elements, establishing himself as a prolific concert poster artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Given the economic downturn the area suffered when the mines closed, it's easy to draw a parallel with clubs across the Channel which are also based in former industrial heartlands.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Only in the mid-nineteenth century, after the growth of industrial cities and a rash of urban riots—after dread of the so-called dangerous classes surpassed dread of the state—did police departments emerge in the United States.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann