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remains



NOUN
body of a dead person
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“Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, and every day the strategic choke point remains closed, brings the world one day closer to an energy crisis.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

If the war resumes or Iran remains under strict international sanctions, life could get much harder still for tens of millions of Iranians.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The investigation remains ongoing and no further information was immediately available.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The company spends roughly $30 billion annually on R&D, yet its flagship AI product — Siri — remains a punchline.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Across the top of the ceiling, there were the remains of what had once been the catwalk of the theater.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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