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headlight

[hed-lahyt] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /


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A video from OnScene.TV showed officers standing around a black Cadillac sedan with its front passenger headlight and fender destroyed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Tucker’s other innovations included a padded dashboard for safety, four-wheel independent suspension and a cyclops-like center headlight that rotated with the steering wheel to improve visibility around corners.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

But this would not change the headlight settings on the millions of cars on our roads already.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

The BBC revealed in October that further research into headlight glare would be included in the strategy.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

The moose, a large cow, turns to look at me when my headlight comes across her, then turns away.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Even if the visible damage is limited to the hood, radiator and front bumper, there may be damage to other parts, including the cooling system, headlights, sensors and other important elements.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Seven motorcycles and a couple of cars pointed their headlights at the collapsed building.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

It works much like estimating how far away a car is at night if you know how bright its headlights are.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

Taking a page from the Build-A-Bear store, Slate’s pickups will start life with a minimum of equipment beyond that required by law—windshield, wipers, headlights, brakes, that sort of thing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

He circled past the headlights as Ike reached the back of the hatchback.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai



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