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bulb

[buhlb] / bʌlb /


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“It was like a light bulb went off,” said Ansolabehere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

I order my tacos with avocado, a side of cebollitas asadas — bulb onions grilled until tender and charred — and a large jamaica.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 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

French Open organisers monitor the temperature through two wet bulb sensors - one on Court Philippe Chatrier and one on Court 14.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The single overhead bulb floods the room, and he blinks in amazement.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Gallium nitride, for example, is found in much of today's lighting technology, from LED bulbs to laptop displays.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

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

Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.

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

She found a shallow pool filled with water lilies: The bulbs would make acceptable food when other things ran out.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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