conventional
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The fuel performed on par with conventional ionic liquid propellants typically used in electric propulsion systems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Can they now find the technique, resolve and patience to prevail when a more conventional style of Test cricket is required?
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The Phoenix comes the closest to being a conventional animal, all bird for all of its adult life.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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