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radar

[ray-dahr] / ˈreɪ dɑr /
NOUN
radio detecting and ranging
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Forecasters warned that heavy rain was about to drench the event's closing ceremony -- only to realise the radar had picked up a cloud of Bogongs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

It’s long stayed under the radar with no direct flights from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The area above Oak Glen in San Bernardino County saw about 2 inches of rainfall, according to radar estimates, said Stephanie Sullivan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso is one player who has been on City's radar after the data highlighted him, particularly his ability to coming inside to build play in midfield.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Yes, sir. He’s one of the best radar men in the Corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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