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Getting a single crystal to grow into the shape of the blade instead isn't just a matter of cooling the molten version down slowly, the process also uses a bizarre trick called a pigtail.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The opening credits spoof the iconic James Bond gun barrel signature, with Jason slashing his long blade instead of shooting a gun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Working inside a refrigerated metal chamber, she carefully adjusts a mounted tumor, roughly the size of a pinkie fingernail, toward a sharp cutting blade.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

That compares to five minutes and nine minutes, respectively, for BYD’s second-generation blade battery and flash charging technology, which the Chinese auto giant unveiled in March.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Christopher caught a crab and they ate it raw, slicing the shell with the glamry blade, the flesh sweet and cool from the sea.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

China must compete on practically every aspect of aircraft manufacturing, external – by no means just on turbine blades – in order to make serious in-roads.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

And these hardy blades are not sculpted or cut from their material – they are grown.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Special ceramic coatings also protect blades from extreme temperatures inside engines.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

As the wind turns the blades, they drive a motor that generates electricity.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Each vest came fashioned with a harness that held small vials for Seven, holsters for Valley’s blades, and darts for the three of them.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega