canal
Example Sentences
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The Strait of Hormuz is a natural passage, not a man-made canal running through sovereign territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
That can mean someone needing two crowns, root canal work and three filings, for example, would generate the same number of points as someone needing just a single crown.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The researchers found several encouraging changes in patients after successful root canal treatment.
From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026
Carriers such as Maersk and France’s CMA CGM had begun sending limited services through the canal with protection from European Union navies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Maria lived near a canal like this, which was used for transport and commerce.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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