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U.S. crude prices have averaged almost $99 a barrel since April 1, up 59% from the year-earlier period, and there are few signs energy shipments are beginning to move in earnest through the Persian Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The fair featured electric lighting and electric streetcars powered by hydroelectricity generated by Niagara Falls, reflecting a moment when electricity was beginning to move from novelty toward widespread utility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The appointment of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected in the coming days and he will be unveiled in pre-season, with his contract beginning on 1 July.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
As much can be seen in the slogan chosen by interim president Delcy Rodriguez's government to mark her first 100 days in office: "The beginning of a new chapter."
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
I was beginning to worry when he rocketed out from under a fence ahead of us and down the lane, barking his head off.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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Commonly Misspelled Words, List 3
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Common Core Grade 6, List 3
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Common Core Grade 5, List 3
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