as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Recent Examples of hardware
In addition, Kuo argued there has not been any evidence to suggest Apple Intelligence is driving hardware upgrades and services revenue.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Other large companies to unwind their DEI programs include motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson, hardware chain Lowe's, and farm equipment manufacturers John Deere and actor Supply.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
The group has offered financial assistance, arms, ammunition and other military hardware to Ukraine for use against Russian and North Korean forces.
—John Ismay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Although the hardware that allowed for car crash detection was present in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it was never ‘turned on’ by software.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Other large companies to unwind their DEI programs include motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson, hardware chain Lowe's, and farm equipment manufacturers John Deere and actor Supply.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
The group has offered financial assistance, arms, ammunition and other military hardware to Ukraine for use against Russian and North Korean forces.
—John Ismay, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Although the hardware that allowed for car crash detection was present in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it was never ‘turned on’ by software.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys representing some of those affected by the Eaton Fire filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison alleging that the company's equipment sparked the disastrous blaze.Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Southern California Edison is being sued by residents and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire, who allege the Los Angeles utility's equipment may have started the deadly blaze.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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The inclusion of each specific gear type was chosen based on widespread adoption by hunters in Idaho and neighboring states.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shopping Fashion Clothing Jackets & Outerwear From travel-friendly and versatile picks to heavy-duty athletic gear In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes Why Trust PEOPLE?Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Skinner, a 56-year-old fire apparatus engineer from Fallbrook, fell ill shortly before 5 a.m.Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
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Alabama, which many members of the SEC media apparatus argued should have gotten in, lost this week to Michigan.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardware. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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