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We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It was noted that "whilst Truffert runs a risk, the contact made was not impactful and therefore below the high threshold for a foul".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Your options are more limited, and therefore you have to take a little more risk than perhaps you would have wanted to.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After this wind-up, the reader might expect Gorsuch to declare that Colorado’s law does not pass strict scrutiny and therefore violates the First Amendment.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

It's useful, therefore, to be familiar with the terms commonly used to describe each element.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones