crude

Example Sentences

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A military campaign is raging abroad, and crude oil and gas prices are soaring globally.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Plastic makers in Asia and Europe curbed their own output when Persian Gulf crude oil, the raw material they rely upon, became inaccessible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

On Monday morning in Asia, Brent crude rose by 1.6% to $110.85, while US-traded oil was up by 0.8% at $112.40.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Singh had boarded the vessel in early February and sailed to the Persian Gulf to load crude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Painted on the walls were crude pictures of black cattle marching downward.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan