reflector

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Recent Examples of reflector Eight mirrors affixed to Athena's exterior will test the reflection of lasers as a means of navigation reference for nearby and incoming spacecraft, similar to reflectors on an airport runway. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025 Linear Fresnel reflectors: Long, thin mirrors that focus sunlight to heat a liquid and power a steam generator. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025 The lander will also deploy a laser reflector array that will help scientists measure the Earth-moon distance. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025 The upcycled truck reflector is on the inside of these bags, functioning as a handle for the metal mirror supplied. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for reflector
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Noun
  • One other picture showed Hailey posing in a mirror with her baby bump on display, while another captured her pressing a kiss to her son's foot.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Your spouse, a trusted friend, a parent or mentor, your financial advisor—someone who isn’t afraid to speak the truth in kindness, not as a critique, but as a mirror.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • The 118 is at a crossroads in the wake of Bobby’s untimely death, and the perfect solution might just be… at the bottom of a wine glass.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 May 2025
  • Another significant factor in the Thunder playing so well in Game 2 was the productivity on the glass.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

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