continent
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“The African continent has a total of 54 countries and currently only Eswatini maintains diplomatic relations with our nation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Models have indicated that less cold, dense water will form around Antarctica, allowing warmer circumpolar deep water to move closer to the continent and fill the gap.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
There might still be stocks worth buying in Europe’s top economy and across the continent.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The setup has already drawn criticism for its environmental impact, requiring teams and fans to fly across the continent, as opposed to previous World Cups that have taken place within a country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
It had been two decades since I had seen him, and that meeting had been on another continent and under vastly different circumstances.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
Vocabulary lists containing continent
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