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energize

[en-er-jahyz] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪz /


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In its finest moments, the box set captures the astonishing level of musical development that will energize the remainder of The Beatles’ career, a period of unparalleled pop-cultural ambition and stylistic experimentation.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

That light — and Los Angeles itself — continued to inspire and energize the filmmaker and artist throughout his five-plus decades of calling L.A. home, until his death last year at the age of 78.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

"I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James posted on X.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

But most analysts believe that relief the war is over can further energize risk appetite.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

Just being at Garland seemed to energize her.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

Without air molecules to slow them down, methane molecules move freely under the influence of gravity, bouncing across the surface as sunlight energizes them and colder temperatures reduce their speed.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

Another issue that energizes Ms. Dhillon is “aggressive police consent decrees”—legally binding settlements between the Justice Department and local police departments that compel the latter to pursue or avoid certain practices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

The sparking dynamic between leads Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim, both making their feature debut, energizes the movie, while Bradley Cooper’s gonzo take on producer Jon Peters nearly justifies the entire endeavor on its own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025

Soderbergh’s sleek direction pours over the viewer like smooth espresso and energizes just as much too.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025

The song ends, I catch my breath, and I breathe in everyone’s roaring applause, I breathe in their love, and it energizes me to grab Rufus’s hand while he’s bowing.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

He appears to have energized Black voters furious over a Supreme Court decision that could let Republicans eliminate Mississippi’s only majority-Black congressional district while also winning over about a quarter of the white electorate.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Also energized by the speech is Joseph Conlon, 37, dean of graduate studies at Ralston and director of the college’s remarkable Greek program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Even so, businesses are still only adding workers in dribs and drabs — more than enough to keep the unemployment rate low, but still leaving the U.S. with a far less energized labor market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

This campaign has been energized by new tactics - including AI videos designed to grab the headlines - and also by a new face.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

A grown man can also be energized by hunger, and any weakness in his knees or irregularity in his heartbeat will disappear if he thinks his hunger is about to be assuaged.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

An exhibition at New York’s Bard Graduate Center showcases fashion’s essential, energizing role in the emergence of cinema as an art form.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

And now, upbeat earnings results are energizing software investors.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

What they are is addictive, catchy, energizing and undeniable.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

The mythic dimension may be missing here, but Holmes darkly captivates within the narrower compass of this energizing revival.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

It was terrifying and energizing to be among the soldiers, after watching them from hiding for so long.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer


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