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salient

[sey-lee-uhnt, seyl-yuhnt] / ˈseɪ li ənt, ˈseɪl yənt /


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Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Salient Predictions raised $5.3 million in seed funding.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Salient whispers from both sides in Havana indicate that the process of truth and justice stands a chance of reckoning with three generations of violence.

From The Guardian • Sep. 25, 2016

It turned out he was in an explosion at Hellfire Corner in the Ypres Salient - but his horse took the brunt of the blast.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2016

A Few Salient Points Every panhandle tells a story — especially where European colonialism is involved.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2011

"I was thinking, sir," said he, "that seeing the company is gone we might contrive to get through your chapter on Salient Angles at last!"

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery




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