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The future of the waterway is a key sticking point in negotiations, but without a deal fears are growing for the global economy as pre-war stockpiles of oil are used up.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Other officials disputed that Sacks was demoted, and Sacks told Bloomberg TV that he had used up the days he was allowed to work as AI and crypto czar as a special government employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

State officials say the one-time funds were tied to the state’s drought response and have now been used up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When your cash and bonds are used up, you move on to this bucket, which is still supplemented by your Social Security benefits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

When Julia arrives, she notices that I’ve used up my paints and paper.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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