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How the Iran war could raise food prices | Global News Podcast
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Alex Wang posted on 2026/03/24Ever wondered how global conflicts can impact your grocery bill? This episode dives deep into how the Iran situation could lead to fertilizer shortages and market volatility, affecting food prices worldwide. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to the global economy and food security that's super useful for understanding current events!
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crucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
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UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
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US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/
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UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- Countable Noun
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
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