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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

He vowed to harness Scotland's "incredible renewable potential" to lower energy bills, as well as restoring Scotland's ancient Atlantic rainforest.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

While further studies and clinical trials are still needed, the results highlight the potential for treatments that harness and enhance the body's own defenses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

So when she travels, she will put on a movie that her dog can watch from the harness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"I get it. To harness my internal strength, right?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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