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[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




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But when it comes to her core product, selling candy has a number of benefits, such as it having a long shelf life, and being able to sit at room temperature.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Carrington says ERock will be able to produce 1.2 gigawatts worth of engines and generators annually by the end of this year—more than its entire current installed base of about one gigawatt.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“And it’s absolutely required in our industry to have an adequate level of profit to be able to continue to invest.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I truly believe now if I had somehow been able to stop, I possibly could have saved their lives.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If Renn had stood on Torak’s shoulders, she wouldn’t have been able to reach the lowest claw-mark.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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