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continental

[kon-tn-en-tl] / ˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
multinational
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“Barry loves music as much as anyone I’ve ever known,” says Bette Midler, who hired Manilow as her pianist for the name-making gig she played at New York’s Continental Baths in the early 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He accepted the terrifying job of commanding the Continental Army.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The transfer will see Equinor increase its ownership in Wisting to 42.5% from 35%, and further strengthen its position in the largest undeveloped discovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Equinor said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Continental Resources is looking to expand in Argentina and Turkey.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He wore the Continental uniform of buff and blue.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier




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