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Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The deposition, which remained effectively sealed for over four years, also revealed details about Paxton’s early investments and his blind trust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He suggested that this was a key point of difference between him and Sir Olly Robbins, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office at the time, who was effectively sacked last week.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
If your employer matches 5% and you contribute 5%, you’re effectively doubling that portion of your money immediately — plus, your taxable income is reduced for the year.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
All we needed to do was sign a few simple documents, effectively clearing the festival organizers of any liability.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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4.3: Origins and Impact of the Western European Empires in the North Atlantic (Sources 1–9)
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