propulsion
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"You could choose to send them quickly or slowly depending on the nature of the observation. And the only way to do that is if you have two propulsion systems, which is now possible."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The country will become just the second to receive Washington's elite nuclear propulsion technology, after the UK which began receiving it decades ago.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The new tram system, including its cars and propulsion system, has a higher rider capacity and is meant to increase comfort and reduce wait times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Its holdings could benefit by commercializing “free energy” or other novel forms of propulsion seemingly used by UFOs, says Tuttle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I doubted the usefulness of these oars as a means of propulsion.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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