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conventional

[kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /




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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

Yet, in these cases, the great powers had to give up because of protracted, painful insurgencies that followed conventional military victories and eventually sapped domestic support for war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

Skeptics argue coincidental alignment and the conventional Hubble-Humason interpretation of the red shift.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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