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Rogue waves arise from constructive interference of multiple convergent waves; these waves occasionally can be more than 100 feet high.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons capable of causing widespread death and destruction, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
Kyoto Treaty
An international agreement adopted in 1997 aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming, which the United States signed but did not ratify.
Vertical Integration
A strategy where a company expands its business operations into different steps on the same production path, such as when a manufacturer owns its supplier and/or distributor.
Corporate Ownership
Refers to the ownership of a company by individuals or entities, often represented by the possession of company shares, which grants certain rights and responsibilities regarding the company's management and earnings.
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