kinetic
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“For him, counterterrorism is kinetic and it’s against one type of enemy: the jihadist enemy,” said an associate who has known Gorka for two decades.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
Wind farms work by using turbines to turn wind into kinetic energy.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Neutralization closes the loop: electronic jamming, kinetic interceptors, directed-energy lasers and, increasingly, autonomous counterdrones that intercept targets without human intervention.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
“Without an agreement and a fast cessation of all kinetic activity, the crude market will begin to break in days, and not in weeks or months,” the analysts added.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
His body is so naturally kinetic that even when he is silent and nearly still he can make an audience laugh with just a slight gesture or facial expression.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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