Middle Eastern
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Spot crude prices have soared near $150 a barrel, far outpacing futures, while refined products—particularly middle distillates—have hit record highs as buyers scramble to replace Middle Eastern cargoes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
What’s more, the conflict also took Middle Eastern commodity chemicals capacity offline.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The price surge also reflects the role Middle Eastern refineries play in jet fuel supply.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The team at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute has a base case that sees a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz occur relatively soon, as well as limited damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Luma became a regular customer at Talars, and each time she visited she again encountered the strange sight of African and Middle Eastern dress on the streets.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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