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Recent Examples of microwave ovenIn this case, residential microwave ovens are on for half of a 60-Hz cycle and off for the other half, emitting noise into the 2.4-gigahertz spectral band.—Mark A. McHenry, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2015 The microwave oven didn’t emerge from a quest to revolutionize cooking.—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 Penicillin, the microwave oven and even Post-it Notes were all accidental discoveries that came from unexpected detours.—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Stack tortillas on microwave-safe plate between two damp paper towels; heat in microwave oven on high for 30 seconds or until warm.—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microwave oven
Named to deceive the Nazis, the laboratory was not focused on radioactive materials but on microwave radar systems—a technology that was arguably more important for the outcome of the war than even the atom bomb.
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L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
Meals come in two forms: reusable glass mason jars that show off colorful layers of fresh ingredients and pretty pastel pods that pop directly into the microwave.
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Sarah Garone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
To access the bed, the stove is moved and the countertop is raised to reveal a pillow.
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Adam Williams
May 14,
New Atlas,
14 May 2025
Just like physical pain tells us to move our hand off a hot stove, psychological pain tells us to emotionally or socially distance ourselves from people who might harm our goals or well-being.
Case and his team of two seasoned roasters poured eight ounces of water that was right around 170 degrees (as per the brewing instructions of the instant coffees) and stirred them up.
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Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
Denver coffee enthusiasts could soon face higher prices at shops as the effects of import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are making their way to local roasters.
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