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
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