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Recent Examples of carrying charge
Beyond the realm of the physical world, where particles are involved in simple roles like carrying charge or existing as matter, there is the quantum world, where particles pass through solid barriers or communicate via large distances even though they are not connected in any manner.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
The report also said that carrying charges — the monthly payments made by members — had not kept up with the rising costs of operating the co-op and between 50 to 100 residents did not pay those charges on time.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
As a result, most of the battery's volume and bulk is dedicated to things that don't contribute to carrying charges between the electrodes, which sets a limit on the sorts of energy densities that these technologies can reach.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023
Co-op residents — often referred to as member-owners — pay monthly fees called carrying charges.
—Nneka McGuire and Nicholas Padiak, chicagotribune.com, 16 Apr. 2018
He was charged once before with a weapons offense in 2014, but that unlawful carry charge was dropped when he was convicted of driving while intoxicated.
—Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2018
The paper, published in the journal Joule, details how scientists added a compound made up of phosphorus and sulfur elements to the electrolyte liquid, which carries charge within batteries.
—NBC News, 13 Dec. 2017
One of the clearest examples is the fractional quantum Hall effect, in which instead of an electron that carries charge as the building block, one observes the fundamental building block to be fragments of an electron that carry fractional charges.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 June 2016
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2025
The report also said that carrying charges — the monthly payments made by members — had not kept up with the rising costs of operating the co-op and between 50 to 100 residents did not pay those charges on time.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
As a result, most of the battery's volume and bulk is dedicated to things that don't contribute to carrying charges between the electrodes, which sets a limit on the sorts of energy densities that these technologies can reach.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023
Co-op residents — often referred to as member-owners — pay monthly fees called carrying charges.
—Nneka McGuire and Nicholas Padiak, chicagotribune.com, 16 Apr. 2018
He was charged once before with a weapons offense in 2014, but that unlawful carry charge was dropped when he was convicted of driving while intoxicated.
—Keri Blakinger, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2018
The paper, published in the journal Joule, details how scientists added a compound made up of phosphorus and sulfur elements to the electrolyte liquid, which carries charge within batteries.
—NBC News, 13 Dec. 2017
One of the clearest examples is the fractional quantum Hall effect, in which instead of an electron that carries charge as the building block, one observes the fundamental building block to be fragments of an electron that carry fractional charges.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying charge
Noun
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The service charge is not an out-of-the-ordinary practice, and is common among some upscale restaurants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In lieu of a tip or gratuity, a 22% service charge will be applied to all purchases.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While well below the Mountain View per-unit price, the Sunnyvale deal was generally at a similar level as some recent apartment transactions in South San Jose.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The publication suggests that the unit price could be as low as $10,000, signaling Beijing’s push to make advanced loitering munitions affordable for mass deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With concerns rising about lagging childhood literacy rates across the country, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has begun screening children’s literacy skills starting at age 3 during pediatrician visits.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some business taxes are based on a flat rate per tax period and others are based on the amount of vehicles, machines, devices or equipment used, the number of employees, square footage of the area, seating capacity, or the scale of fees collected, according to Rodriguez’s motion.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Occupations such as truck drivers, plumbers, construction workers, carpenters, sales professionals, police officers, and members of the armed forces all favored Republicans in their donations, per the Washington Examiner’s analysis.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two months after Skydance bought Paramount, WBD put itself up for sale.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Amazon drew the administration’s ire following reports that the e-commerce giant planned to display how tariffs were impacting prices.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Trump vowed to use other methods to implement tariffs.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The $149 per person surcharge—which includes a four-course dinner, magic show and unlimited cocktails—is worth every penny.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lavery doesn't recall a single customer complaining about the credit card surcharge since it was implemented.—
David Bruce,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Desirable listings commonly attract two to four offers, with buyers needing to come in near — or slightly above — asking price.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 7 in 10 metro Atlanta homes sold below asking price in 2025.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Carrying charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20charge. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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