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terminal

[tur-muh-nl] / ˈtɜr mə nl /




NOUN
computer screen, computer input/output device
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During those tests, the terminal successfully transmitted data to Earth through NASA's Tracking and Relay Satellite system as well as commercial networks operated by Viasat and SES Space and Defense.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The attack on an oil terminal and naval base came as guests arrived for the event at which the Russian president is expected to speak later this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The funding includes $500 million for existing plants and an export terminal, plus $200 million for new plants.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The plans were eventually abandoned, leaving the West Coast without a major U.S. coal export terminal — until now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Shadow stood up, grabbed his bag, and stepped off the plane, down the steps onto the slick wet tarmac, walking at an even pace toward the lights of the terminal.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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