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kinetic

[ki-net-ik, kahy-] / kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ- /


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“They’re managing the war, but they’re also trying to set the parameters of the ceasefire and win additional leverage through kinetic strikes,” said Dina Esfandiary, a longtime Iran analyst at Bloomberg Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

To complicate matters even further, the threat of a kinetic war with Iran still looms over the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Wind farms work by using turbines to turn wind into kinetic energy.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Katseye proved no this ain’t their debut at their first Coachella performance, bringing out Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami for a kinetic performance of “Golden” from “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“And squashed by a dresser,” said Horace, scowling at the tele- kinetic girl.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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