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It's reached by a ladder that's on rails and can slide out of the way when not in use.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In short, this is intended as a genuine Starlink killer rather than a localized point and shoot solution as had been assumed was in use.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition, Kim says, the study participants were only measured at one point in time, and the older shingles vaccine (Zosatvax) was studied — not the newer version (Shingrix) in use today.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Unplug space heater, blow out candles and put out the fireplace if not in use.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In short, this is intended as a genuine Starlink killer rather than a localized point and shoot solution as had been assumed was in use.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition, Kim says, the study participants were only measured at one point in time, and the older shingles vaccine (Zosatvax) was studied — not the newer version (Shingrix) in use today.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Unplug space heater, blow out candles and put out the fireplace if not in use.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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