beam
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Though approached differently, the two camps are assembling an ecosystem of capabilities: rockets to reach space, data centers among the stars and satellites to beam data between heaven and earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
He was harnessed to the 58-foot-tall beam at the time, said the report from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The first laser beam established the position of each cluster with an accuracy of about 10 nm and placed the particles into a quantum superposition, meaning they could follow multiple paths through the apparatus simultaneously.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
The Dean Heritage Centre is home to beam engines and cider presses, and a detailed display charting the history of the areas iconic free miners.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Now,” said Herbert, as it was succeeded by silence, “he’s drinking. Now,” said Herbert, as the growl resounded in the beam once more, “he’s down again on his back!”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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Engineering - Introductory
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