oil
Example Sentences
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The western province is a resources powerhouse that holds most of Canada’s crude oil.
The land was donated to the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles in the 1950s by descendants of one of the city’s early oil barons.
From Los Angeles Times
Three oil exploration licences are also owned by British firm White Flame Energy and are active until late 2028.
From Barron's
A fire at an oil refinery in Cuba has been brought under control quickly, as the country faces a deepening fuel crisis.
From BBC
The fire occurred not far from where two oil tankers were moored.
From Barron's
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