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communication

[kuh-myoo-ni-kay-shuhn] / kəˌmju nɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




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Networks learned of the probe Friday, with Justice Department officials seeking records of communication among them regarding the pool, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

The vagus nerve is an important communication pathway between the brain and digestive system, helping coordinate functions such as digestion and hormone release.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The official explanation is that the plane suffered communication problems while the two struggled to find the island, and Earheart eventually crashed into the ocean when she ran out of fuel.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Couples with opposing spending habits must keep open lines of communication to preserve their relationship.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

He was surrounded by darkness, much like when his communication stone was made.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

It helps around 35,000 to 40,000 households a year manage their energy costs, with assistance approval based on income, said Scott Thistle, communications director at MaineHousing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

The term "super intelligence" has appeared in communications from Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s group.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The technology could eventually make it possible to build antennas that change their length and direction on demand, opening up new possibilities for wireless communications, radar, satellites, and space exploration.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

Speaking at the event, Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm and Mukesh Ambani's son, said the company was developing its own satellite communications technology and working towards regulatory approvals.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Senate office whose steady demeanor would keep me grounded in high-stress moments—plus a no-nonsense, politically savvy communications specialist named Stephanie Cutter.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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