bulb
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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
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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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