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grid

[grid] / grɪd /
NOUN
gridiron
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NOUN
conducting plate
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The Italian passed Russell for second behind pole-sitter Norris at the first start as the Briton was slowed by the inside of the grid being damper than the outside after a shower of rain.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

He started second to Mercedes' George Russell for the sprint, a reverse of their places on the grand prix grid.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

What happens with more consistency is that we sense a fairly rigid ethical grid being lowered over artistic achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Still, the country is still struggling to meet demand thanks to its aging power grid.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

Alex is laid out on a grid, a series of avenues.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

Companies that make equipment to upgrade electricity grids are growing, too, because Europe needs to electrify its economy to reduce its reliance on imported energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

A better solution might be to invest more in improved cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, like the power grids that risk being hacked.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

The CMEs cause beautiful auroras, and they can also affect life on Earth by causing geomagnetic storms that can knock down power grids and affect weather and communication satellites.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

From building wind turbines to reinforcing power grids for rising demand from electric cars, transitioning from fossil fuels to greener economies will require a massive increase in metal extraction.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

This failure was expected to cause disruptions in air travel, banking, industry, electric grids, phone systems, and other critical services necessary for daily living at the turn of the century.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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