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system

[sis-tuhm] / ˈsɪs təm /




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But the document shows how despite raising the concerns, executives argued shutting the system down would simply lead to "a significant number of new illegal connections" being installed elsewhere.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Chips, cloud computing and AI "are the nervous system of the modern economy", powering everything from defence to healthcare, EU lawmaker Oliver Schenk said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s not unlike what the Dodgers do, with their prize-winning farm system buffeting their star-studded,championship-winning, big-league club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The U.S. energy system is functioning efficiently, helping forestall a global economic crisis that could hit hard at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

On the bottom of the cortex is the limbic system, which coordinates memory, sensation, and emotion.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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