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- noun Plural form of
oilsand .
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Examples
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For years, our resources in oilsands were written off by many as too expensive to warrant consideration, and I believe it's only been in the past year that the reserves were actually considered "real" in the oil world.
Dear Mr. Cheney Candace 2005
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The oilsands are the fastest-growing source of CO2 in the country, set to increase from five per cent to 16 per cent of total emissions by 2020 under current plans.
David Sassoon: Clean Coal, Clean Tar: Media Getting Wise to Oxymorons 2009
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The oilsands are the fastest-growing source of CO2 in the country, set to increase from five per cent to 16 per cent of total emissions by 2020 under current plans.
Archive 2008-11-01 Noni Mausa 2008
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Separately, the budget proposes to cut some of the subsidies to Alberta's oilsands, which is in line with commitments the government made at the G20 forum last year.
Thestar.com - Home Page Allan Woods 2011
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Stelmach also invited Hollywood film director James Cameron - who called the oilsands a
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Stelmach also invited Hollywood film director James Cameron - who called the oilsands a
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Cameron, director of such blockbusters as Titanic and Avatar, had called the oilsands a
Edmonton Sun 2010
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Stelmach also invited Hollywood film director James Cameron - who called the oilsands a
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Stelmach also invited Hollywood film director James Cameron - who called the oilsands a
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Stelmach also invited Hollywood film director James Cameron - who called the oilsands a
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