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beam

[beem] / bim /


VERB
broadcast on air waves
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VERB
smile broadly
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VERB
shine, as a light
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VERB
make electronic transfer
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Inside the primary residence, are “richly appointed” living spaces, many of which feature “vaulted and beam ceilings,” with enormous windows that flood the main areas with natural light throughout the day.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Though approached differently, the two camps are assembling an ecosystem of capabilities: rockets to reach space, data centers among the stars and satellites to beam data between heaven and earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He used a harness and a strap to connect himself to a beam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This type of amplifier relies on energy stored in a light beam that acts as a "pump."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

There was a terrific pounding on my door, then the beam of a flashlight in my eyes.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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