continent
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The U.S. uses more energy for air conditioning than the entire continent of Africa uses for all purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Embedding the technology into industrial processes, where Europe already has deep expertise, is seen as a key route for the continent to catch up in the artificial intelligence race against the United States and China.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
This phenomenon is most evident on the African continent, where the number and weight of acts of terrorist violence have shifted from the Middle East and South Asia in recent years.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Peace is the main theme of the Pope's 11-day tour of the continent, with Angola and Equatorial Guinea next on his agenda.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Shackleton had estimated a rate of travel that would put him on the continent by the end of December, but by Christmas they still hadn’t passed the Antarctic Circle.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing continent
Physical Geography - Introductory
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