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lighting

[lahy-ting] / ˈlaɪ tɪŋ /
NOUN
illumination
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STRONG


NOUN
ignition
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Liberty Linhaul West’s fleet also works with L.A.’s entertainment and event industries, transporting staging, lighting and other equipment for events such as the Oscars, Grammys and Country Music Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This proposed system would detect much fainter light sources and offer significantly higher resolution, reducing uncertainty about global lighting trends.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Humans can understand how lighting changes surface details, like how angled lighting reveals texture but reduces visible color.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

A California-based startup called Reflect Orbital says that reflecting sunshine on places during times of darkness could charge up solar panels, grow crops and replace urban lighting.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Without a thought, Jack yanked his sword out of its scabbard and took off at a dead run right into the heart of the Black Forest, the sword’s glow lighting his way.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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