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[sawrs, sohrs] / sɔrs, soʊrs /


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The trench, which is a source of huge quakes, generated a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in 1976, triggering a tsunami that killed about 5,000 people.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“They both have a lot going on professionally but make time for each other during the week whenever they can,” the unnamed source added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for the country, hit by multiple international sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

As part of this process, O’Neill will need to define the future of the low carbon business which has been a source of suboptimal investments and still needs careful management, Rainforth adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The whistling grew loud as I approached its source.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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