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coal

[kohl] / koʊl /


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The Department of Energy ordered utility company CenterPoint Energy to keep open an old Indiana coal plant open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The increase in revenue was driven by higher merchandise pricing, intermodal volume growth, increased fuel surcharge revenu, and higher domestic coal revenue, the company said, partially offset by lower export coal revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“The reliable supply of power from this coal plant was essential in powering the grid during recent extreme winter weather,” a department representative wrote in response to questions.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Born in Welch, W. Va., the son of a coal miner grew up in Los Angeles and attended Hamilton High before going on to play at Los Angeles City College and USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Our apartment consists of a living room with a coal stove and a bedroom.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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