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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
The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
But the outbreak of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has made Spain an attractive alternative compared to Middle Eastern holiday destination Dubai, and countries in the eastern Mediterranean, such as Turkey and Cyprus.
From BBC • 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
Sadly, it seemed that going across in order to come back was the best alternative.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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