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Consumers will get some relief when oil and fuel supplies return to normal, but it could be awhile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Dodgers can mix and match for awhile, but a team that prides itself on positioning its starters best for October success finds itself in an awkward position.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Even if the war ends soon, it could take awhile to restore some energy supply.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
While it doesn’t necessarily mean the stock is in trouble, since this technical condition can last for awhile and be worked off without a selloff, it does suggest caution.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
Yet, he thought, he would hold his peace awhile; he would seek to know more clearly the Lord’s mind in this matter.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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