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collision

[kuh-lizh-uhn] / kəˈlɪʒ ən /


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The collision sent out both gravitational waves and light, allowing researchers to observe it in multiple ways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Having a transponder on board would have automatically alerted air traffic controllers that the aircraft and the truck were on a possible collision course, according to investigators.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The truck turned left just prior to the collision, and the plane’s last recorded ground speed was more than 100 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He narrowly missed a collision with Leafie, stepping out of Dye’s store.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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