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linear

[lin-ee-er] / ˈlɪn i ər /






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The two companies would have an overlapping workforce within its linear cable channel divisions, film and television studios, streaming operations and corporate functions, including marketing, technology and advertising sales.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Today, she knows as much as anyone that progress - especially in sport - is rarely linear.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Language also unfolds in a linear sequence, one word after another, while reaching a logical conclusion may require considering several pieces of information in ways that are less linear.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

“The pendulum tends to swing towards whatever had felt absent in the last relationship. By going after finance guys, they’re going after guys who tend to operate in a more linear mindset.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

McMillan’s synchrotron and Alvarez’s linear accelerator were under construction.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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