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to put into action or service
huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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Recent Examples of harness
The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
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Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The unprecedented numbers show the need for a new humanitarian surge: a technological one, harnessing the power of the digital and AI.
—David Miliband, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Imagine a Maryland where nuclear power provides the dependable backbone, solar harnesses our abundant sunshine and hydrogen bridges the gaps — creating a resilient, clean, and innovative energy ecosystem.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The unprecedented numbers show the need for a new humanitarian surge: a technological one, harnessing the power of the digital and AI.
—David Miliband, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Here is more into on the Michael Latt Legacy Fund grantees:
Harness
Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Imagine a Maryland where nuclear power provides the dependable backbone, solar harnesses our abundant sunshine and hydrogen bridges the gaps — creating a resilient, clean, and innovative energy ecosystem.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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The words are often used when referring to the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each bottle utilizes a blend of liquids from the 4, 5, 6, and 7-year barrels.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The timeline for Carr's return is unknown, but New Orleans will utilize backups Haener and Spencer Rattler in the coming weeks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pursuing short-term gains by exploiting deregulation can erode the foundation of sustainable success: a stable, engaged, and productive workforce.Solange Charas, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Build Trust Through Small Actions Mentorship thrives on three things: knowing, liking, and trusting someone.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The statewide motor vehicle surtax of 0.03% has been collected since 2003, and applies to all retail sales, leases and transfers of motor vehicles and is used to finance transportation improvements.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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The business currently employs 85 staff, but Reddy expects that number to hit 120 by the end of 2025.David Prosser, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hill did learn to type but to this day employs just two fingers to get the job done.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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