kinetic
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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
The Amaterasu particle was reported at about 240 exa-electron volts, giving one tiny cosmic-ray particle roughly the kinetic energy of a fast-moving tennis ball.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The 2.4-litre V8s used in 2013 weighed 130kg, including the small kinetic energy recovery systems used then and batteries.
From BBC • May 14, 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
“And squashed by a dresser,” said Horace, scowling at the tele- kinetic girl.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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