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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

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

Producers and executives at Comedy Central may already be turned on to this.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2015

Thus the best forces from the past should be turned on to shape and reinforce the best tendencies of the present.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley




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