riches

Example Sentences

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Whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, controls nothing less than the sole maritime gateway for most of the Persian Gulf’s oil riches to the world.

From Los Angeles Times

They have good reason to be alarmed: Whoever controls the strait controls nothing less than the sole maritime gateway for most of the Persian Gulf’s oil riches to the world.

From Los Angeles Times

This week’s price surge is a reminder that there is only so much a continent lacking the fossil-fuel riches of America and Russia can do to shield itself from fluctuations in global markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

For nearly a decade, Stern had acted as a key conduit between the two, making connections for them both in the country he knew well, seen as a land of opportunity and potential riches – China.

From BBC

Those seeking artistic treasure in the Golden State will find riches aplenty at two fairs that opened yesterday in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal