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Recent Examples of datum
Opponents to the bill included representatives of data centers, business and economic development groups, and utility companies.
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Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, Altman is bullish on AI’s potential, saying that even in two years, the wealth of the world’s intellect will live inside data centers, surpassing the intelligence of most humans.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Doppler radar data and images can show forecasters certain patterns, called tornadic vortex signatures.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Volkswagen sold more electric vehicles in Europe in 2025 than Tesla, data from JATO Dynamic shows.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
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Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, Altman is bullish on AI’s potential, saying that even in two years, the wealth of the world’s intellect will live inside data centers, surpassing the intelligence of most humans.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Doppler radar data and images can show forecasters certain patterns, called tornadic vortex signatures.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Volkswagen sold more electric vehicles in Europe in 2025 than Tesla, data from JATO Dynamic shows.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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In June, Hawkins, 49, of Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to felony aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact for helping Powers.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fact that the fabric also sported a *gasp* sparkly finish?—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Before arrival, guests receive a text with check-in details and room codes, and the team is available by call or text throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Like many other pastors in Springfield, DeGroat was circumspect on the details of those plans, citing safety reasons.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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