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linear

[lin-ee-er] / ˈlɪn i ər /






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Americans are sold a linear understanding of professional sports.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

These include microcontrollers from Texas Instruments and linear regulators from STMicroelectronics in Switzerland, according to teardowns of the drones by Ukrainian state researchers, leaked documents from Russia and analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Many scientific approaches, particularly model-based cognitive neuroscience, are built around this same linear framework.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

The two companies would have an overlapping workforce within its linear cable channel divisions, film and television studios, streaming operations and corporate functions, including marketing, technology and advertising sales.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

He was linear, solemn, and had a pensive air and the sadness of a Saracen and a mournful glow on his face that was the color of autumn.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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