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Recent Examples of propellant
SpaceX pulled off the maneuver for the first time during the May flight test, which requires less propellant to be held in reserve and enables the rocket to carry a heavier payload.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam Johnson had decided to end a successful spray deodorant product line because the propellant in the cans used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the chemical compound harming the protective ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Hydrogen also need not be the only form of propellant.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The project's goal is to demonstrate a new way of minimizing boil-off of super-cold rocket propellant and controlling fuel tank pressure in microgravity.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam Johnson had decided to end a successful spray deodorant product line because the propellant in the cans used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the chemical compound harming the protective ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Hydrogen also need not be the only form of propellant.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The project's goal is to demonstrate a new way of minimizing boil-off of super-cold rocket propellant and controlling fuel tank pressure in microgravity.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
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Overall, the inflation data likely add fuel to expectations that the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point at its policy meeting later this month - its second consecutive cut.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lid also helps to prevent spills or curious pets from snacking on the extra kindling.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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Just build a traditional fire with kindling and some paper at the bottom, point the business end of the Looft at the base of your fire, and press the button.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
11 Oct. 2025
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Zebra mussels can completely clog water intake structures and affect public water supplies, power generation and many other industries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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