Example Sentences
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While crude exports were still up in May, the partial reopening of the strait after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding helped push petroleum exports towards pre-war levels, Zwemmer said.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
American-made exports dropped 3.2%, led by a large decline in gold sales to overseas buyers, the Commerce Department said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
In May, imports climbed by 3.3 percent to $395.3 billion, while exports dipped by 3.2 percent to $317.7 billion.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
U.S. imports totaled $395.3 billion in May, up 3.3% from April, while exports were $317.7 billion, 3.2% lower than in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
One of the country's most famous modern-day exports - Lurpak butter - features the horn both in its name and on its packaging.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
