Example Sentences

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The real wake-up call came last year when China imposed export controls on rare earths, sending shockwaves across supply chains globally.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The advertiser works with major movie chains like AMC, Cinemark and Regal, across 185 markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Moreover, mid-sized regional chains have also chipped away at the market.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

U.S. companies are adjusting to global upheaval in supply chains, from the war in Iran to ongoing trade negotiations, by building more flexible logistics networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Two sailors swing down into the ’tween deck, and there is the clanking of chains as they unlock Captain Smith’s irons.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone