collide
Example Sentences
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When these particles collide with oxygen atoms high in the atmosphere, the atoms release energy as soft red light, producing rare auroras visible from the ground.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
It is illegal to fly drones in a fire zone as they have the potential to collide with and damage firefighting planes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“At some point the market is going to collide and prices are going to shoot up.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where tectonic plades collide.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“Dimitrov skins Moran — deliberately flying to collide there — and it’s got to be another penalty — yes, there’s the whistle!”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer - Introductory
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