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[lan-tern] / ˈlæn tərn /


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In his downtime he would travel by horse and buggy across Pennsylvania and neighboring states with what he called his "exhibition": a new-fangled Edison phonograph, a magic lantern slide projector and later on, movies.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Citrus lingers — oranges, grapefruit, tangerines — holding onto the last of their brightness like a lantern carried through fog.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

According to the Marine Conservation Society, more than 100 local authorities across the UK have banned balloon or lantern releases.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“We’re not going to hang a lantern on exactly what he’s feeling here,” Fuller said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

She dropped the loaf of bread at her feet and barely managed to keep a hold on the lantern.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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