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light

[lahyt] / laɪt /












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The way I swayed the light would now dictate the performer’s movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He shed some light on origins of their romance, revealing that they were “introduced by friends” and immediately formed a strong connection.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

You pull out your phone to call your sister, even if Cassie will be annoyed, but the screen doesn’t light up.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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