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Recent Examples of time lag
Having the FPVs with the assault troops cuts that time lag to seconds.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers have already developed and begun testing several different versions of sweat sensors beyond the one described last week; a consequence of the time lag between publishing research results and making progress in the lab.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2016
That multiyear time lag in the analogy reflects the yoctosecond time lag between the collision and your ability to capture it, correct?
—Henry Carnell, Quanta Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
From a tactical perspective, the time lag between exposure and symptoms has limited the utility of biological weapons on a battlefield.
—Kate Charlet, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
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David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers have already developed and begun testing several different versions of sweat sensors beyond the one described last week; a consequence of the time lag between publishing research results and making progress in the lab.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2016
That multiyear time lag in the analogy reflects the yoctosecond time lag between the collision and your ability to capture it, correct?
—Henry Carnell, Quanta Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
From a tactical perspective, the time lag between exposure and symptoms has limited the utility of biological weapons on a battlefield.
—Kate Charlet, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time lag
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Coupes then get a split rear window—which harks back to Corvettes of old, while releasing hot air from the engine bay—plus new shoulder NACA intakes that directly feed the air box with cooler oxygen that even creates a ram air effect akin to mild supercharging.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Vanities, cupboards, and closets were custom-made in Italy; windows and glass doors were sourced in Germany; and some of the textiles were transported from Africa.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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His six errors are the most among National League catchers, and his 15.6% caught-stealing rate (five in 32 attempts) lags behind the league average of 23.6.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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The dark spiral arms lag behind the stellar arms, forming a sort of unseen shadow.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Gemini’s poem doesn’t use punctuation beyond commas and periods, while Copilot’s poem feels lacking with its line breaks and enjambment that read like prose.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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None of the jazz conversation without full stops and commas.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Repeat this treatment, if needed, at weekly intervals until the ants stop rebuilding. 4.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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There have been plenty of other attempts in that interval.—
Ryan D. Griffiths,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
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In addition to the hiring freeze, University President Ron Daniels also announced a pause in annual pay increases for employees earning $80,000 or more, a slowing of capital projects by 10% to 20%, and spending cuts for travel, events, food, and supplies.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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That can mean pressing pause on hiring, cutting workers' hours and even laying off staff, business owners say.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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The company earlier this year opened its new headquarters in Mission Bay, leasing the space from Uber.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Staff and administration buildings were hit, and barracks with beds, bathrooms and dining spaces were torn apart.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Consider hiring interim or fractional (part-time) senior executives instead of hiring full-time employees.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plant returned to action in September 2024, capturing the vacant interim WBA super middleweight belt with a knockout win over Trevor McCumby. Armando Resendiz (15-2, 11 KOs) opened his career with 12 straight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The interspace is enchanted mainly in its normalcy.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
17 June 2024
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These songs mess with interspace.—
Sheldon Pearce,
The New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2021
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“Time lag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time%20lag. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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