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U.S. ramps up military presence as attacks on energy sites drive oil prices higher
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/20Wondering how Middle East tensions impact global oil prices? This video dives into the recent attacks on energy sites and the U.S. military's response, giving you a front-row seat to international news. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to geopolitics and energy, perfect for understanding complex global events!
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US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
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UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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US /sɜ:rdʒ/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden movement in one direction by many
- Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
- To rise to an unexpected height
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US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
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- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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