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mote

[moht] / moʊt /


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These machines, which are a mere one-billionth of a meter in size, are no larger than a mote of dust, truly living up to the name "nano."

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2023

Bangladesh, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, has raised fuel prices by mote than 50% in just a week.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2022

The bee tugged diligently at a mote of the muck with her mouthparts, then carried it away.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2020

After the issue was resolved, another mote of organic material began to threaten the mission’s launch.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 25, 2020

I don’t believe that motion picture cameras ever have filmed a human spectacle mote colorful than my eyes took in.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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