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Recent Examples of flashlight
The men yelled and waved a flashlight, but the other vessel didn’t respond or change course.
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
One man exited the car and struck the victim on the head with a large flashlight, causing the victim's death, the news release said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say
The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
One man exited the car and struck the victim on the head with a large flashlight, causing the victim's death, the news release said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say
The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashlight
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Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ventura plans concerts for her students in the community at nursing homes, hospitals, and holiday tree lightings.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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The 17-inch hoops at each end, bar-end mirrors, and a new headlight all contribute to that feisty sporty appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Standard exterior highlights include 17-inch alloy wheels, active grille shutters, automatic bi-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, heated and powered mirrors, and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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They’ve been forced to take an incremental approach, and Cole’s vital intel as Kai-Ming Chen’s boyfriend sheds a massive floodlight on what’s actually happening.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
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Ring Floodlight Camera Wired Plus Beef up your home's exterior security with the Ring floodlight.—
Kayla Kitts,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Two keepers operated the lighthouse until it was automated in 1931.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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By 2024, all 1,641 streetlights in Gower had been retrofitted with dark sky-compliant LED lanterns.—
Valerie Stimac,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some existing streetlights need to be upgraded from 110- to 220-volt power, but that’s still a relatively quick fix.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Dec. 2024
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The episode cast a spotlight on the room for overreach in relatively obscure parts of the government, in this instance an agency in the Department of Homeland Security called the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The reason Gao is allegedly being silenced is for shining a brighter-than-usual spotlight on one of the biggest perception problems facing Xi’s Communist Party: that China routinely cooks the GDP books.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashlight. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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