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continent

[kon-tn-uhnt] / ˈkɒn tn ənt /


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The deal, if it happens, would be a strategic advantage for Moscow, which has struggled to deepen its foothold on the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The latest outbreak began in the Netherlands in 2023, where tens of thousands of sheep died, and midges blown over from the continent began infecting livestock in the south-east of England too.

From BBC

"It's nice to play teams from different continents. We know China is always a very disciplined team. They have a very good structure," said Wiegman.

From BBC

The receivership choked off distributions of new IPv4 addresses, leaving the continent’s service providers struggling to expand capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The continent’s leaders have long worried they will be left behind as the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal