crude oil
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of crude oil
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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U.S. crude oil inventories posted a bigger-than-expected drop last week as imports declined, exports rose and refineries took in more oil, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
There’s also the breakout in WTI crude oil futures above the 50-day moving average.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
Find insight on crude oil prices, Beach Energy, Mercury NZ and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
That helps limit further crude oil prices rises, it argued.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The U.S. customs office was kept busy inspecting oil tankers from the Middle East which supplied crude oil to the refinery at Hess Oil.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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