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There are plentiful sources of crude all over the world, but not much spare capacity that can quickly be turned on to fill the gap.

From Barron's Mar. 2, 2026

The updated standards expand restrictions on light luminosity, color, and the hours they can be turned on to protect three major concerns: astronomy, biodiversity, and human health.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2024

They come with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips to ensure a comfy fit that seals out ambient noise, though transparency mode can be turned on to let the outside world back in.

From The Verge Aug. 20, 2021

“And, what is the good of having a body camera if they’re not going to be turned on to capture what they’re supposed to capture?” he said.

From Washington Post Dec. 30, 2016

Various combinations of these small jets would be turned on to get various flight attitudes.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.




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