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They may need to consider hefty layouts on renewables and nuclear power to ensure steadier energy supplies ahead of any new disruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It said the MoD now expected soldiers to conduct maintenance checks every time they stopped the vehicles, which was "unreasonable" given that they might need to use the vehicles for long periods in combat operations.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s unclear when the company notified tenants on when they would need to leave or the timeline for the planned residential conversion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
One way of understanding why this is a winning combination: To reduce your portfolio’s volatility by a fifth, you would need to sell 20% of your stocks and put the proceeds into T-Bills.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
I don’t need a Flash to know what will happen with you two.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing need
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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Lyrics from "Umbrella" by Rihanna
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"Inventing to Solve a Problem"
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