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cam

[kam] / kæm /


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For the next two hours he watched the Inter-Con guys on the security cam pushing on doors that wouldn’t yield.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage that could assist to get in touch."

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

A bald eagle believed to be Jackie, star of a Big Bear nest cam, is in stable condition at a rehabilitation center after being rescued over the weekend, according to the nonprofit behind the livestream.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Chicks Luna and Sandy were seen safe and sound Sunday morning around 6 a.m. on the popular livestream nest cam aimed at their Big Bear pine tree, snacking on fish in the family aerie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

In order to start the motor, one should ensure that the retroflex cam connecting rod is disengaged.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

Some of their protection is pre-place bolts, but some is “traditional” gear — like self camming devices and passive protection such as “nuts.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2015




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