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Recent Examples of lateral
If something presents, maybe there’s a lateral situation that improves our depth.
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Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But the worst, by far, were the motions that were both vertical and lateral.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Additionally, his lateral speed isn’t particularly great on both ends.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The box-wing concept requires a more complex interconnected shaft system, allowing the engines to transfer power between the main rotor and the lateral propellers.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
But the worst, by far, were the motions that were both vertical and lateral.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Additionally, his lateral speed isn’t particularly great on both ends.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The box-wing concept requires a more complex interconnected shaft system, allowing the engines to transfer power between the main rotor and the lateral propellers.
—David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
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Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions within more than 150 itineraries, making multiday adventures easy to plan.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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This reduces carbon reactivity and suppresses side reactions during high-voltage cycling.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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