continent

Example Sentences

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The domination of African runners has altered perception of competitiveness, with no-one from outside the continent making the World Cross Country men's podium for more than two decades - or women's podium for 12 years.

From BBC

In Europe, the continent's reliance on cheap Chinese imports is growing, according to research from Dutch bank ING.

From BBC

European defense stocks rallied, as investors bet the continent will raise military spending further.

From The Wall Street Journal

European countries have bought territory from each other for centuries, both in Europe and on other continents when they were colonial powers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Six people have died in weather-related accidents as the continent reels from the most bitter cold snap of the winter so far.

From Barron's