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continent

[kon-tn-uhnt] / ˈkɒn tn ənt /


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"The expansion of Bugs Matter is hugely exciting. Given Kent's position as the gateway between Britain and the continent, it feels like a natural next step," she says.

From BBC

But the continent still needs gas for much of its power generation, heating and industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next to feel the pinch would be the continent of Africa.

From MarketWatch

He's been tasked with the rapid expansion of Germany's armed might, turning its army into the continent's most powerful fighting force.

From BBC

But that all changed in 1995 when the Bosman ruling - a case that fought to improve the rights of European players - significantly altered the landscape of football on the continent.

From BBC