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harness

[hahr-nis] / ˈhɑr nɪs /
NOUN
gear for controlling an animal
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When filmmakers harness real, creative ways to bring their visions to life over technological shortcuts that diminish the skill and value of visual effects artists, that’s when movies leave us awestruck.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"It's an exciting step toward understanding how conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and how we might harness that connection to promote well-being in new ways."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Blackwell said she has seen cats who have been habituated to harness wearing seemingly very happy to explore mountain ranges, but has also seen clearly unhappy cats being walked on busy streets with heavy traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

To best harness AI, humans need to know how to build, manage, and grow AI systems to align with company-specific strategies.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Mama had told her to make sure the harness was secure, twice.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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