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Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory
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Recent Examples of electric
Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
In January 2018, Musk proposed that OpenAI spin into Tesla, his electric vehicle company, according to the blog.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
View 11 Images If electrics aren't yet ready to take over in the motorcycling world, maybe forced induction could rule the next era.
—New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
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Pool, kitchen, pet spa among planned amenities for Mandel Group Mayfair Road development
The building will offer a club room, kitchen, fitness center, pet spa, electric vehicle chargers and a courtyard with a pool and a dog run.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
In January 2018, Musk proposed that OpenAI spin into Tesla, his electric vehicle company, according to the blog.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are a few main types of heaters: electric, propane, and diesel or gasoline.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
View 11 Images If electrics aren't yet ready to take over in the motorcycling world, maybe forced induction could rule the next era.
—New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024
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Often referred to as the European Hawaii, this stunning destination offers breathtaking landscapes, authentic markets and exquisite wines.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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Less exciting to me, though, are the directors who appear to be capitalizing on that trend by incorporating music into their films, but seemingly without any understanding of what makes a musical actually good.Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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While your side hustle may be exciting, overcommitting can lead to burnout.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Cult has already tried its hand at candles and cannabis paraphernalia, even Zippo lighters and umbrellas.Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
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The options are endless, from hand soaps and creams to air diffusers, candles, and household cleaners.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Once the handbrake is off, the headlights are too bright for India.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Air vents and spoilers paid homage to the 250 GTO of years before, while the wide body fender flares and quad daytime running lights mounted below the flip-up headlights.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buffalo is coming off a thrilling defeat to the Los Angeles Rams in the season’s highest scoring contest so far, a game in which quarterback Josh Allen made history with six touchdowns to his name: three passing and three rushing.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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