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utility

[yoo-til-i-tee] / yuˈtɪl ɪ ti /


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“Radio was hollowed out by the corporations, before its utility to the American citizen ended,” Socolow said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The carmaker topped the Ford Energy announcement with news of its first customer, a French utility company.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He began demanding accountability from city and state officials, and he and Montag are now the lead plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit blaming government agencies and utility companies for property damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Operating in space is difficult, but there won’t be a power bill paid to a utility.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

No car, in a climate where bikes might prove of limited utility.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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