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Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours on Thursday and hazmat crews were deployed due to what was apparently a false alarm.
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Stephen Smith, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The right math is outcomes per dollar—and AI, when deployed with discipline, raises that number.
—Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That ease of use allows it to be deployed in smaller clinics that are closer to the outbreak, including Mongbwalu, the mining town that's been heavily affected.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
China has deployed robotic snakes to inspect power lines and help ensure a stable electricity supply.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Lululemon said capital from the fund has been deployed across multiple wind projects that are currently underway and expected to be completed later this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Israel also quietly deployed an Iron Dome aerial defense battery to the UAE – and the troops to operate it – during the war with Iran, first reported by Axios, as well as other defense systems.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
From there, the batteries will also be deployed to other B2U energy storage projects at sites across California and Texas, including a 24 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Bexar County, Texas, that could support Waymo’s growing deployment in San Antonio.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Stephen Smith, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
The right math is outcomes per dollar—and AI, when deployed with discipline, raises that number.
—Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That ease of use allows it to be deployed in smaller clinics that are closer to the outbreak, including Mongbwalu, the mining town that's been heavily affected.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
China has deployed robotic snakes to inspect power lines and help ensure a stable electricity supply.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Lululemon said capital from the fund has been deployed across multiple wind projects that are currently underway and expected to be completed later this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Israel also quietly deployed an Iron Dome aerial defense battery to the UAE – and the troops to operate it – during the war with Iran, first reported by Axios, as well as other defense systems.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
From there, the batteries will also be deployed to other B2U energy storage projects at sites across California and Texas, including a 24 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Bexar County, Texas, that could support Waymo’s growing deployment in San Antonio.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deployed
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Over the past few months, Ukrainian drones have crashed into the chimney of a power plant in Estonia, hit empty fuel tanks in Latvia and been shot down by Romanian fighter jets stationed in Lithuania.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The kitchen is outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry, with adjacent gathering areas and a lofted office positioned for views toward Northstar, a ski resort just six miles away.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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