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Trump’s Iran War Sparks Massive Oil Crisis as He Declares Victory at Bizarre Rally: A Closer Look
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/15Ever wonder how political events can totally shake up global oil prices? This video dives into a wild moment involving Donald Trump, the Strait of Hormuz, and a massive oil crisis, making it a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures and cultural context. You'll get a closer look at the situation and pick up some key phrases for discussing international affairs!
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assume
US /əˈsum/
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UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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US /ˈɛpɪk/
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UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
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US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/
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UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/
- Noun
- Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- Person/animal killed to please a god
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal or human to please a god
- To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
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More portrait
US /ˈpɔrtrɪt,-ˌtret,ˈpor-/
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UK /ˈpɔ:trit/
- Noun
- Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- Detailed representation of someone in film, etc.
- Adjective
- A format in which the height is greater than the width.
- Relating to a photograph, painting, drawing, or engraving of a person.
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