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meteor

[mee-tee-er, -awr] / ˈmi ti ər, -ˌɔr /
NOUN
anything that progresses with spectacular speed
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It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Because of this, meteor showers can help astronomers uncover active asteroids and comets that might otherwise remain hidden.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

In my March 2026 study published in the Astrophysical Journal, I searched through millions of meteor observations looking for evidence of previously unknown asteroid activity near Earth.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The Lyrid meteor shower is an annual event as a result of the Earth passing through dust left behind Comet Thatcher.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s been over two weeks since I talked to the grand jury, and now we’re waiting for their decision, which is similar to waiting for a meteor to hit.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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