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The twin oil crises of the 1970s forced the U.S. to use energy more efficiently and to switch to alternative fuels where it could.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Watson's alternative to buses would be to ask friends for lifts - something she fears is "not really fair on them" because "you're pinning someone down."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The U.S. and other advanced economies such as Europe and Japan are spending billions of dollars to build up alternative mining and refining capacity outside China, including in the U.S.,
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
That points to this form of cryptocurrency as another possible alternative to greenbacks for international transactions.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“I do hope you will not make a habit of it, or Frankie will have to find alternative housing. I will not abide by strangers in my home.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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