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running dog

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Definition of running dog

as in satellite

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As satellite arrays became larger and more efficient, and electronics more sophisticated, orbital nuclear power systems were largely confined to exploration missions to the outer Solar System by the 1990s.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Perhaps the biggest satellite riding the Falcon 9 on Tuesday was CAS500-4, a South Korean Earth-observation craft that tips the scales at about 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms).

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 July 2026

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After appearing as supercilious EPA company man Walter Peck in Ghostbusters, Atherton completed his trilogy of goofy comedies with Real Genius (1985) and Bio-Dome (1996).

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Meyers was, of course, doing some classic company man work by taking jabs at one of NBC’s major network rivals.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026

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However, the words of our Founding Fathers did start the conversation to release slaves.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Founded by a Dutch journalist to combat child labor in West African cocoa fields, the company proves a slave-free supply chain is viable.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Perhaps if this was any team other than the Yankees — where all of Hal Steinbrenner’s minions appear to have lifetime contracts — Aaron Boone’s status as manager would be coming under intense scrutiny about now.

— Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
The minions have appeared in six films since — three Despicable Me movies and, making the jump from sidekicks to stars, three Minions movies.

— Taylor Swinton, Washington Post, 3 July 2026

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Infected people experience symptoms from two days to two weeks after consuming food or drinking water containing the parasite.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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The following foods should be washed and scrubbed thoroughly with a brush or sponge.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.

— Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026

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The problem is, Reigns still acts like a heel while Jey Uso, despite winning the Royal Rumble and becoming world champion, is back to being his lackey.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 May 2026

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