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Recent Examples of amalgam While solid state seems to be a bit of a stretch goal for the industry, Lee says his company is looking closely at an alternative to commonly used lithium-ion—an amalgam of nickel, cobalt and manganese, or NCM, as well as a lower nickel percentage version. Ed Garsten, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 He is played by Ethan Hawke, a mainstay of Linklater’s movies, in a remarkable amalgam of bitterness, exuberance, drollery, tenderness, frustration, and tremendous artistic passion. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025 In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined. Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amalgam
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Noun
  • And This is 40 captures such an amalgamation perfectly.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This terrifying amalgamation of Sue and Elisabeth takes the stage at the New Year's Eve show, where it is ridiculed by the audience.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Guests can choose from two-to-nine-bedroom units that feel like a mix between Airbnbs, timeshares and a traditional resort.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Still, the Giants have a mix of homegrown players and long-term fixtures.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With a menu designed to have something for everyone, Angry Ale’s has classic bar bites and a blend of comfort food with elevated, high quality dishes — including its fry lineup.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
  • This stunning park features a blend of serene coastline, dramatic rock outcroppings, a deep gorge, and a river lined with towering redwoods.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Samarium Samarium-cobalt alloys are on a US list of critical metals for potential stockpiling.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Related Articles The standout element is Omega’s proprietary Bronze Gold alloy, composed of 37.5 percent gold, copper, palladium and silver.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fannin and David Njoku should make for a nice combination.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Use the lemony dressing for any combination of pasta and vegetables for dinner all summer.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As part of the renovation, the hotel also introduced a new culinary offering: the Asian fusion restaurant Tamari, which specializes in teppanyaki-style cooking.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • But athletes agree that there’s something special about NST, with its fusion of freestyle and freeride and its head-to-head format designed to root out the world’s best men and women in their respective disciplines.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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