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He argues Peru's wealth originating from its natural resources doesn't reach ordinary people or the often rural communities where a lot of mining takes place.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Very different cinematic sensibilities originating in entirely separate cultures that broadcasters and film distributors lumped together on the cultural fringe.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

For one thing, communications originating abroad — the source of most illegal robocalls — are beyond the practical reach of U.S. regulators.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Macklem said some goods originating from China and destined for Canada are loaded onto these big vessels, and have to dock in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Their spread was soon followed by that of other innovations originating in or near the Fertile Crescent, including the wheel, writing, metalworking techniques, milking, fruit trees, and beer and wine production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond