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[flash-lahyt] / ˈflæʃˌlaɪt /




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Red dye exists for one reason: It lets a man with a flashlight tell whether you paid the tax.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

They were still inspecting the damage by flashlight and Israeli security services were still present when the settlers attacked again, according to the family and the lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Its light sweeps across the surface almost like a flashlight lying flat on a table.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

The rescuers formed a human chain in the pitch black, using only a small flashlight.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

He felt confident enough to walk in the dark and decided not to use the flashlight app on his phone.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

In some cases, you can even find vehicle-inspired first-aid kits that include items such as emergency blankets, flashlights, road flares, emergency markers, and more.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

County schools had to be issued flashlights to help children on their way to school.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Ultraviolet flashlights attracted only a small number of isopods and never triggered the swirling formations.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

By Thursday morning, residents were lining up to buy first-aid kits, flashlights, solar chargers, duct tape and tents to drop off at donation sites that sprang up across a community known as “Doralzuela.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

The security teams have taken out flashlights, and thin rays of light float around the arena, cutting through the black.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu


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