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The reason: Net imports of oil and liquefied natural gas consume 1% to 2% of European gross domestic product, whereas net exports contribute 0.2% to U.S. output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Ross McCrorie did nothing wrong at right wing-back against Ivory Coast, whereas Nathan Patterson looked rusty at right-back in his start against Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He now expects wafer-fab-equipment revenue to hit $140 billion in 2026 and $171 billion in 2027 across the industry, whereas he was previously forecasting $131 billion and $150 billion, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"Normally, it's kind of a handful of countries, whereas it's only been one so far this time."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A crisis in a heroines life could be made to coincide with hailstones, gales and thunder, whereas nuptials were generally blessed with good light and soft breezes.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan