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Recent Examples of harnessed
Exotic matter, with properties like negative mass or consisting of strange matter, could fundamentally change energy production if harnessed.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Russian commanders have harnessed illicit Starlink terminals to improve their coordination, dispersing in small assault teams backed by drones and artillery to push back Ukrainian forces across the Donetsk region, soldiers have said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Traditionalism may be a conservative impulse, but it can be harnessed in service of many political agendas by finding precedents for a plan forward.
—Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
This suggests that bats possess unique adaptations that enable them to withstand extreme cold, a trait that could be harnessed for potential human applications.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2024
In a way, these blind spots were a leftover of the era of President Barack Obama, who galvanized the youth vote and harnessed the energy of hip-hop and celebrity star power in his 2008 presidential run.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Whether steering a ship for commercial trade or finding the direction of Mecca for purposes of prayer, an astrolabe harnessed light to manage desires around science and myth.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong case for healthcare professionals to fully embrace the ethical use of AI in procedures and research, ensuring that these technologies are responsibly harnessed to maximize their benefits for humanity.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This should allow more of the enterprise’s knowledge can be harnessed.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Russian commanders have harnessed illicit Starlink terminals to improve their coordination, dispersing in small assault teams backed by drones and artillery to push back Ukrainian forces across the Donetsk region, soldiers have said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Traditionalism may be a conservative impulse, but it can be harnessed in service of many political agendas by finding precedents for a plan forward.
—Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
This suggests that bats possess unique adaptations that enable them to withstand extreme cold, a trait that could be harnessed for potential human applications.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2024
In a way, these blind spots were a leftover of the era of President Barack Obama, who galvanized the youth vote and harnessed the energy of hip-hop and celebrity star power in his 2008 presidential run.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Whether steering a ship for commercial trade or finding the direction of Mecca for purposes of prayer, an astrolabe harnessed light to manage desires around science and myth.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
This is a strong case for healthcare professionals to fully embrace the ethical use of AI in procedures and research, ensuring that these technologies are responsibly harnessed to maximize their benefits for humanity.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This should allow more of the enterprise’s knowledge can be harnessed.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnessed
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Creating Employee-Forward Workplaces There have been a number of major changes post-Covid-19 pandemic to how offices are both designed and used.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How was the space utilized—for collaboration or independent work?Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then, assess what the metric tells you to determine where changes would best be applied.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to further support for housing and local governments, expanding the consumption subsidies applied to automobiles/electric vehicles/hybrid and home appliances to consumer electronics, textiles, and restaurant dining would be logical.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In April 2003, Tang is said to have also exploited his position at the People's Bank of China to appropriate public property valued at roughly 3 million yuan (about $427,000).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to his lawsuit, Doe was employed by a private security firm in 2007, when he was asked to work at one of Combs’ White Parties at the producer’s estate in East Hampton, New York.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Harnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnessed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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