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core
Subject:
Geography

centre of the Earth

core and periphery development model
Subject:
Geography

a model of development based on the concept of core areas (MEDCs) and peripheral areas (LEDCs)...

core busines
Subject:
Business Studies

refers to businesses or firms (those that have been legally registered).

core electrons
Subject:
Physical Sciences

the electrons in the filled, inner energy levels of an atom.

core inflation
Subject:
Economics

the inflation rate that excludes items that change frequently; such as interest rates; meat;...

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