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Noun
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Traders are also concerned about the risk to oil facilities in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Most of the Muslim majority countries have laws referencing sharia.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Most are minor celebrities nationwide, and all enjoy incredible fandom in their hometowns.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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