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Acute shortages of key fuels and soaring prices could emerge within weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A new iteration of the Dior Saddle bag was car-inspired, sharing DNA with John Galliano’s 2001 Dior Cadillac bags, featuring car paint surfaces and motor key charms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Keeping India's external balances under control while preventing further rupee weakness will be the "key macroeconomic challenge" this year, India's chief economic adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran, said recently.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
China, a key market, is projected to need 8,800 planes over 20 years, despite accounting for only 2% of Boeing’s current backlog.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“Grab the key card when you have a chance,” I said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Music - Introductory
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