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Importantly, the satellites can beam a stronger radio signal to devices on the ground, according to the filing.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025 -
The process for drying Daytona International Speedway’s 2.5-mile track typically takes two hours, though that all could be expedited depending on winds and a beaming sun.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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What might’ve seemed pithy or condescending in another movie becomes downright gorgeous, as each interviewee is bathed in monochromatic light, and shines like a precious jewel.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Explore Saweetie See latest videos, charts and news Saweetie shined as part of DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live!—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Or brighten up your campsite with Asmad Solar Garden Lights, currently 41 percent off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 1912, Albert Einstein posited that when a foreground star drifts in front of a background star, the background star should briefly brighten, as the gravity of the one in front distorts and magnifies its light.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Desiree, Cox radiates charisma, a quality that pairs perfectly with her dad Wallace, a teddy bear who fumbles with the right pronouns but has swelling love and pride for his daughter.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elbow pain: With lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), pain and burning center on the elbow joint and can radiate to the forearm.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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By that logic, try lighting a candle after spritzing the mist to layer home scents.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Heater Won't Ignite A gas heating system will typically have an electronic ignition that lights the pilot light, which in turn lights the main flame to generate heat.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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