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Increased fuel prices, driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, caused gas prices to rise by one dollar per gallon.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The judge also ruled that the Pentagon’s closure of a special area reserved for Pentagon correspondents was unlawful and undermined the court’s previous order.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Some 20% of the world's oil trade, the raw ingredient for producing both petrol and diesel, has been halted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Guests can still observe active excavation during the two-year museum closure — albeit from different vantage points — as researchers continue their work on site.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
There’s suspense and emotion, and she already sort of has a point—about things going differently than you hope they will, and moving on without the kind of closure you want.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 2
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