bulb
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The heat stress index is similar to the wet bulb global temperature.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Among the answers: a small ink-stained mahogany desk, an antique light bulb, a brown leather flight suit and a baseball jersey.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Another series, “City Island: USA!,” is a special of six shorts, following Watt, a light bulb, and his best friend, Windy, a kite.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Thomas Edison’s incandescent bulb emerged as the victor of a crowded race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The new head matron took two strides into the cell; she did not need the cot to reach the overhead bulb.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Long known for its light bulbs and televisions, the Dutch consumer electronics giant has since refocused production on medical equipment.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
When the city first started installing LEDs in 2009, bulbs were set to 4,300 Kelvins, according to a case study.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
It’s also unoriginal: Pundits have overlaid charts showing recent gains for the Magnificent Seven with dot-coms, the Roaring ’20s, railroad fever, Japanese property and tulip bulbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Of course, fresh bulbs of garlic are also a great option.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Most of the illumination in the large room came from long fluorescent bulbs that ran along the high ceiling.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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