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Example Sentences
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As the conflict drags towards a fourth week, equities remain sensitive to fears over global energy markets, with oil still holding around $100 a barrel amid the effective closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's
That could drag the index back to the lowest levels since Nov. 20, and deepen its 3.5% decline for the year.
From Barron's
That could drag the index back to the lowest levels since Nov. 20, and deepen its 3.5% decline for the year.
From Barron's
Stevie led by example with his actions on the pitch and how he tried to force the game or drag his team back into a game.
From BBC
The stakes are high for the global economy as Saudi officials believe Brent crude could hit $180 if the war drags on through April.
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