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[steer] / stɪər /


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Adjusting these phases changes the angle at which the array releases light, making it possible to steer the beam without moving any physical components.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

He thinks he can steer the struggling brand back into the limelight by giving it more attention and ideas than it has had in decades.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The American Museum of Natural History gave fans the chance to rub shoulders with dinosaurs while watching Messi, 39, fail to steer Argentina to its fourth World Cup.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

The UK took control of British Steel's operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China's Jingye Group, limiting the government's ability to steer its future.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

I asked you to steer clear of the nest because the birds won’t fly to it if they see you—not smell, but actually see you near it.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

As it steers further north, the rain and stronger winds are more likely in Northern Ireland than Scotland.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Florida AG James Uthmeier said he is examining whether CVS’s PBM steers patients to its own pharmacies and pays its pharmacies higher reimbursements than it pays to independent pharmacies.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

This steers the reaction toward methanol production through the formate pathway.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

Olly makes a noise about our baggage coming later and steers us around him before he can question us further.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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