as in to find out
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Scientists have used one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to find out how microscopic damage to turbine blades undermines jet engine performance, fuel efficiency and durability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Read on to find out a better way to use your box grater.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the shot clock running down, Franklin passed the ball from the near mid-pool to Franklin positioned in front of the Beckman goal.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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People just running down the street.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite their impressive size, encounters with these enigmas remain exceedingly rare due to the myriad of challenges of studying deep-sea sharks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The idea was first proposed in context of studying the behavior of a chimpanzee named Sarah.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead of music, guests heard radio broadcasts and chatter, as the goal was to make Black Spire Outpost feel rugged and lived-in.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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And then the first shot is heard.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cameras are already tracking eye movement, posture, and facial expressions to detect distraction, fatigue, or stress.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once the target was detected, the MQ-20 used onboard computers to build a track file.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Blues challenged the goal for offside, but a video review determined that the Kings remained onside.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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While posing as fictional businessman Matthew Ellis, Pine befriends Teddy and attempts to ascertain information about a shipment of weapons that Teddy hopes to send out in the coming days.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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The reality of his situation is more difficult to ascertain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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Far from passive, quiet leaders actively discern when to speak, ensuring their words carry significant weight and impact through strategic restraint.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For more than 40 years, their expert guides have led discerning travelers into the heart of Africa’s most remote and unspoiled destinations for truly extraordinary experiences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Major (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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