conflict
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A quick resolution to the conflict and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could see energy prices fall from current levels and limit demands from households and businesses for help from governments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The longer the conflict continues the less scope they have to "hedge" their prices in this way.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded its forecast for Britain's economic output this year because of the conflict, estimating growth of 0.8 percent rather than expansion of 1.3 percent it predicted in January.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Before the Iran conflict, Gorka was focused on a revival of the “war on terror” in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
Knowing Omi, the way she tried to avoid every conflict, it was probably a little of both, I thought.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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