resume
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In the aftermath of the scandal, voters were apparently drawn to Becerra’s long resume and calm, thoughtful demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The rescue team, which included Nigerien troops, distributed water to the "exhausted and distressed travellers" and helped repair the vehicle, allowing them to safely resume their journey.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The U.S. oil giant is in talks to resume pumping oil in the Latin American country after a 19-year exile, but plenty of hurdles remain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Oil markets have whipsawed this week as investors parse the chances of a breakthrough agreement between Washington and Tehran that could potentially resume normal shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“He’s here, all right. He just stepped outside for some air,” the Earl of Maytag snapped, for it was his turn at billiards and he was impatient to resume playing.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing resume
Unit 1: Telling Details
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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