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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
Chris Isidore, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The group also offered a step-by-step guide for protesting at dealerships for Tesla, Musk’s electric vehicle company.
—Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images While new car sales in Norway are close to 100% electric, there are still plenty of vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Legacy Western automakers such as General Motors, Ford and Volkswagen have spent the past few years rolling out new models of electric vehicles, with more constantly on the way and sometimes with lower prices than Tesla.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The group also offered a step-by-step guide for protesting at dealerships for Tesla, Musk’s electric vehicle company.
—Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Waymo’s fleet of electric, self-driving taxis has been on the streets of Los Angeles for a few months now.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images While new car sales in Norway are close to 100% electric, there are still plenty of vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electric
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All summer long, TV broadcasters discussed the crowds flocking to Sardinia’s stunning coastlines, the historic streets of Rome and the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast.—
Andrea Pietrini,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sailing roundtrip from Seattle on select dates between June and September 2025, this itinerary brings guests face-to-face with some of Alaska’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nests in dryer vents and chimneys, or near electrical equipment or outdoor lighting, increase the risk of fire. Noise.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are much more exciting names rumoured to be available — Seth Jones and Bowen Byram come to mind — who don’t protect the slot as well as Ristolainen has this season.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For now, the idea of Martian beaches and waves offers an exciting glimpse into the planet’s ancient history — and its potential to have once supported life.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.—
Devorah Lauter,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The best-selling candles, which can burn for up to 150 hours, according to the brand, are all down to $15 today.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 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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Test mules appear to have headlights from the Ferrari Roma sports car and portions of rear bodywork borrowed from the Maserati Levante, another SUV – plus a set of four fake tailpipes sprouting out from below.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a thrilling showcase of hockey excellence, featuring top-tier players from four of the sport’s most passionate nations.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the championship game in sight, both teams have plenty to play for in what promises to be a thrilling international showdown.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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