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Recent Examples of propagation
First, the propagation delay from each sensor to the brain is predictable.
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Petar Popovski, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Initially, grafting was thought to be an extension of vegetative or clonal propagation by cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Further experiments conducted in the 1800s confirmed light’s wave-like nature, and Maxwell’s electromagnetism brought forth an understanding of light as the propagation of a sourceless (uncharged) electromagnetic wave at the speed of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Gain expert insights on preparing your garden for the fall season, including a propagation demonstration by Master Gardener Betty Corvey.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Petar Popovski, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Initially, grafting was thought to be an extension of vegetative or clonal propagation by cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2025
Further experiments conducted in the 1800s confirmed light’s wave-like nature, and Maxwell’s electromagnetism brought forth an understanding of light as the propagation of a sourceless (uncharged) electromagnetic wave at the speed of light.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Gain expert insights on preparing your garden for the fall season, including a propagation demonstration by Master Gardener Betty Corvey.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
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An explosion separated the Bell’s tail boom, main rotor, mast and transmission and sent the fuselage crashing into the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission, which transfers all of that power to the wheels, plus both traction control and a quickshifter are included, which make life easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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Alvarez is boxing’s biggest pay-per-view star, but his fight versus Crawford will eschew the PPV distribution format that can carry an $80 price tag for big bouts.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seismic is managing domestic theatrical distribution, and P&A financing is being provided by SeaFilm Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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As an adamant supporter of gun reform, 23-year-old Jacob Dolin worries the lightning speed social media dissemination of videos of the shooting will further desensitize Americans to gun violence.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Terrorists expanded their use of the internet for a wide range of activities, including planning attacks, radicalization and recruitment, propaganda dissemination, and fundraising.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The league’s new domestic broadcasting deal is another good sign for investors, who benchmark Premier League’s valuations to its lucrative broadcasting deals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Miami-Dade’s School Board authorized its attorneys to file a lawsuit against the company that manages WLRN, the public radio and television stations for which the board holds the broadcasting license.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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To suggest otherwise amounts to Keynesian mysticism whereby an effect of production (money) can be forced into circulation by an entity that produces nothing.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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It had been made for Williamson but was cutting off Bronze’s circulation.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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This online presence includes social media platforms used for propaganda, communication and recruitment, creating a challenge for governments and platforms alike to manage the spread of extremist content in hopes of preventing potential violence.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Create a family communication plan.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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