<span>A dissenter, especially in the realm of politics, can show resilience at many times, but especially when the authority in question tries to silence ...</span><span>
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I would write it, "If we were teenagers at the time, these licenses would have signified our passage to adulthood." I hope that helps ^_^
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Well, although the most prevalent example right now is of course the coronavirus pandemic, events like this have happened all throughout history. Think of the Black Death: it swept through Europe, killing tens of thousands and pretty much ending the system of feudalism. Though in modern times these pandemics have less potential to upend systems, they remain game changers. The H1N1 epidemic - the Spanish flu - sent shockwaves throughout the globe because of its scope and lethality.
I believe the answer is A.) However because it is used to show how petroleum is different than coal which is a contrast.