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as in illumines
to supply with light
the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas
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as in radiates
to throw or give off
irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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This Leo Full Moon illuminates confidence, creativity, leadership, and the desire to be seen.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
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Amid the chronological retelling of anecdotes and landmark events in Valdez’s storied career, Alvarado also illuminates the elderly master’s personal wounds.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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During their investigation, Corona Police discovered that the plane’s transponder — a device that, upon receiving a signal, emits a different signal in response — had been manipulated during the flight.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both machines fire powerful lasers at molten tin droplets in a vacuum, which create plasma that emits EUV light.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Early morning in March A total lunar eclipse will unfold early March 3, when Earth passes between the sun and moon and casts its shadow across the lunar surface.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Marketing for top sports books like DraftKings and FanDuel floods the airwaves and casts a giant net for customers that critics say has lured in high schoolers and younger college students alongside those legally allowed to bet.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alongside frustration, some optimism still emanates from both camps.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet the message emanates from the administration in other ways.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Irradiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiates. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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