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system

[sis-tuhm] / ˈsɪs təm /




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She said each of the seven health boards in Wales used a traffic light system - some are red, meaning only specialists can prescribe the drug.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

The system, though more reliable than the average eyewitness, isn’t perfect.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The disclosure said the system was built under constantly changing requirements and received only a fraction of the testing normally required for a major information technology project.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

The whistleblower also said that Postal Service leaders ordered employees to resume work on the system about a month ago, while it was barred by the court.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The navigation system kicks in, the music booms from the stereo, and we get going.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

"If Booking.com's so-called sophisticated AI systems can't spot that 10 Downing Street is not a holiday rental, then it's no wonder scammers can exploit the platform so easily," he said.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The divide is evident in so-called detect and avoid systems.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

"The apparently sloppy and rushed manner in which the federal ballot mail portal and supporting IT systems are being built poses significant risk," said the official, who is represented by the nonprofit Whistleblower Aid.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Given the growing power of AI, it’s conceivable customers can spin up their own software systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

When things go wrong, you have to figure out what happened—whether it’s people, the process, the mechanical systems, electrical systems.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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