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intersect

[in-ter-sekt] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛkt /


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When the Sun, Earth and Moon align near one of the points where their orbital paths intersect, eclipse seasons occur, producing both solar and lunar eclipses within a matter of weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

At the points where these filaments intersect, galaxies form and shine brightly.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

It has elements of a classic tragedy, where characters’ lives are destined to intersect badly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Mr. Shear, a New Yorker, has made a movie that has an intuitive understanding of how the city’s random vectors intersect with each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Arches and vaults curve, soaring so high I can hardly see where they intersect.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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