oil

Example Sentences

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It turns out countries don’t really need as much oil and gas as they used to.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

The Treasury Department had halted the cash deliveries in late February, depriving Iraq of badly needed oil revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

It grabs onto the pasta beautifully, especially shapes like cavatappi, fusilli or shells, while still leaving room for olive oil, citrus, herbs and whatever vegetables happen to be in season.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

The ability to stop shipping carrying global essentials including a fifth of the world supply of oil and gas gives it a chokehold on the world economy.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

“They used to change people’s oil here,” Patience told Natalie.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz