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[sis-tuhm] / ˈsɪs təm /




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Campaigners claim some owners are "gaming the system" by submitting planning applications while applying for their licence but then withdrawing the planning application after the licence is secured.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

War in Ukraine, war in the Persian Gulf, growing stress in the American alliance system, greater cohesion among America’s opponents, social unease about artificial intelligence: 2026 won’t go down in history as a calm year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Police noted the crash had caused extensive damage to the car’s structure and electrical system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

It used a downforce-generating fan system to remain stuck upside down, and then blasted free, flipped—this was the flying part—and touched down amid a cloud of compressed air.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Some were also confused by a glitch in the earthquake early warning system.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Those with sensitive gastrointestinal systems should consult a doctor as it could cause gas, bloating and other GI discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

There are good reasons for specialized review systems.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Nvidia, Ubisoft and other huge tech companies are already experimenting with generative AI systems that allow players to hold more natural conversations with NPCs.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The agency said businesses needed additional time to coordinate their systems.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

Although some of the encryption systems were already familiar to her, others were not.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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