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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

Over the last five years, there has been a significant shift in how fashion and sports intersect, both on and off the court, with athletes’ influence extending beyond the court and into culture at large.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Her reporting examines how development and wealth intersect with political power, how geopolitical policy takes shape and how local trends and demographic shifts signal broader national patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Their lives didn’t naturally intersect quite the same way, and Leila’s introversion didn’t invite much else.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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