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El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns, on top of man-made global warming.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
They said that they hoped to save £20m by introducing the measures on top of £30m saved this year.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The race to build data centers has piled supply-driven cost pressures on top of other inflation drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
There are 12 horses on set today, although some share roles — Galadriel’s horse is played by five different horses, including the one who laid on top of the actor for their stunt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
At least Cincinnati chili was fairly normal, though Jonah failed to see the point of putting chili on top of spaghetti, when Ragú worked just as well.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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