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headlight

[hed-lahyt] / ˈhɛdˌlaɪt /


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Apart from a polarizing headlight design, the Rivian actually looked like a pickup, while the Cybertruck was auditioning for a part in a Mad Max movie.

From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026

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

Although headlight glare does affect younger people, age is thought to be a factor.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

Beyond the glow of Bertha’s headlight, it’s pitch-black.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Perimeter lighting The Expedition has lighting all around the outside, in addition to just the headlights and reverse lights.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Mi-ok rushes outside, where her wedding ring falls off, and a man who has just pulled up in the parking lot turns on his headlights and finds it for her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

As Celtic unloaded on Hearts at Celtic Park it was football's equivalent of Thunder's devastation; speed and accuracy and ruthlessness in the face of a challenger akin to a rabbit caught in the headlights.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

KFI asked listeners to turn on their car headlights that day in tribute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

But then he blinked again and saw they were regular car headlights.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman


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