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remains



NOUN
body of a dead person
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Most shipping organizations said the waterway remains too unsafe to cross because of mines, while Iran’s military has said it would block any vessel it doesn’t authorize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Experts say there is some momentum in mortgage rate reductions, but the situation remains delicate with borrowers still exposed to the possibility of sudden shifts in mortgage costs.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The question remains if this rebound will last.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

On Friday, Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now open — at least while the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon remains in place.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

She stands and pours out what remains of her cider.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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