continent

Example Sentences

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For decades the continent minimized defense outlays, opting instead to fund lavish social-welfare programs and extensive public works.

From The Wall Street Journal

Would anybody be surprised if the weekend ended with the momentum of a twisting-and-turning title race - which many regard as the continent's most gripping - swinging in a different direction?

From BBC

Even in Europe, impacts from the oil and gas disruption will be more severe given the continent’s heavier reliance than the U.S. on imported energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The continent’s energy infrastructure is about to become as important as beefing up its military.

From The Wall Street Journal

Efforts are however picking up speed -- the continent more than tripled arms imports in the past five years, according to Sipri.

From Barron's