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Recent Examples of modulation
As for its rivals, there are things that the Q6 does better than them (less complex and more comfortable seats, a more intuitive touchscreen interface) and worse (sound deadening, in-cabin materials choices, regenerative braking modulation).
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to its essential role in initiating movement and controlling voluntary motor behavior, studies have implicated M1 in the modulation of pain perception.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open to a private patio where a slotted wooden screen provides privacy and light modulation, while the en suite bathroom houses a soaking tub and a large shower, as well as one of the backlit wardrobes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
By way of example, a player could use hand gestures in the space above a Roli instrument to dial in modulation and/or effects.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In addition to its essential role in initiating movement and controlling voluntary motor behavior, studies have implicated M1 in the modulation of pain perception.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open to a private patio where a slotted wooden screen provides privacy and light modulation, while the en suite bathroom houses a soaking tub and a large shower, as well as one of the backlit wardrobes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
By way of example, a player could use hand gestures in the space above a Roli instrument to dial in modulation and/or effects.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulation
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As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, some pickleball enthusiasts argue that these adjustments affect the bounce and gameplay, leading to an inauthentic experience.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This executive order goes even further and directs the executive branch to potentially violate a regulation by which it is currently bound.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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But over the last decade, the category has developed into a respectable safe haven for high-quality wines that exist in defiance of regional standards or regulations.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among some advocates of criminal justice reform, however, Ulbricht has become an exemplar of oversentencing, particularly given that he was technically charged with nonviolent crimes.—
Andy Greenberg,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Systemic reforms are needed to preserve its role as a tool for human freedom.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Teaching how and why the Holocaust happened can make the Holocaust relevant and provoke critical thinking, something sorely needed in a world awash in online denial, distortion, and antisemitism.—
Greg Schneider and Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Those estimates may also be valuable in multi-party trade negotiations focused on Chinese distortions, which pose particularly serious challenges for U.S. trade and the world economy.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Florida's constitution currently requires voter approval for gambling expansion through these amendments.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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That amendment would allow some people to more easily access the temporary repatriation facility (TPF), which lets non-doms bring in previously earned foreign income and gains at a reduced tax rate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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Mark Wahlberg's bald head transformation is still making a buzz!—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some key gender-swap choice aside, Blichfeldt hews closely to the shape of the original Grimm Brothers story in ways that, however inevitable, can’t escape predictability as Elvira undergoes transformations for the big ball.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the researchers found that under the right conditions, the gravitational waves triggered by the quantum foam can sometimes generate exactly the right kind of deformations in space.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Rheology is a branch of physics that deals with the deformation and fluidity of matter.—
Leath Tonino,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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Millennials—and even some Gen Z users—were quick to flood the comments with corrections and critiques.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The immediate price impact of a Harris victory might have been substantial – perhaps even triggering a significant market correction.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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