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kinetic

[ki-net-ik, kahy-] / kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ- /


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The writer John McPhee, who chronicled the alarmingly kinetic San Gabriels in his book “The Control of Nature,” marveled at the human stubbornness that keeps us here.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

"Space control encapsulates the mission areas required to contest and control the space domain -- employing kinetic and non-kinetic means to affect adversary capabilities," the statement said.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

This substantial kinetic advantage strongly supports the conclusion that the reconstructed structure is the true active center responsible for POM.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

The debut exhibit, featuring kinetic artwork, is titled, “A Pregnant Pause.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“What are the words for the first parallel kinetic binding?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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