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Inventories have resumed building, while stronger coking coal and coke prices are reshaping profit distribution across the steelmaking chain, adding further pressure on iron ore, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

With virtually no public transport and few drivers able to find — or afford — gas that costs more than $5 a gallon, many people have resumed riding bicycles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

In recent days, temporary operations have resumed, with Emirates operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Several universities have resumed classes, but only online.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

I would now fain have resumed my old life, and gone with rod or gun in hand to the forest, the mountain, and stream.

From O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas by Stables, Gordon