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The blockade is intended to pressure Iran, which has exported millions of barrels of oil, mostly to Asia, since the war began.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
For instance, in the future, there could be a prosthetic limb that feels and reacts to pressure without a battery pack, or a sensor inside a jet engine that tracks wear and tear using nothing but the engine’s vibration.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The memory foam feels plush yet supportive, and the pillow compresses down to fit easily in a carry-on when not in use.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The attached marathon seasons, compressed offseasons and challenging schedules that came with that stature also included generally being relegated to the posterior of the draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bear (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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