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“There’s potential for a lot of see-sawing in Washington on environmental policy in respect to the auto industry,” Whiston said.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Despite its size, the massive landform is losing about 50 billion tons of ice more than it is receiving in snowfall, which places it in a precarious position in respect to its stability.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024
"We are aware of some Member States' announcements in respect to unilateral measures. What is important right now is that all countries work in the spirit of compromise and engage constructively," a Commission spokeswoman said.
From Reuters • Sep. 17, 2023
"Football Australia understands Fifa has entered into a destination partnership agreement in respect to the Fifa Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023," Football Australia said in a statement.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2023
None of the latter's children had looked so much like him, not even Aureliano José, particularly in respect to the prominent cheekbones and the firm and rather pitiless line of the lips.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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