object
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Scientists initially classified the object as a supernova remnant, but that interpretation became less certain after emissions above 100 TeV were detected.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Apparently, when it comes to shreds and zest, I possess the object permanence of a baby.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
The bottles sit inside a handcrafted miniature Woody Wagon, which doubles as an art object.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
For instance a partially-sighted person could look at an object and ask: "What am I looking at?"
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He lifts a second wrapped object from the pram and sets it in the hole.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Identifying these objects is difficult because scientists must distinguish the signals produced by protons from those created by highly energetic electrons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
An X-ray taken at Safdarjung hospital, where he was treated for his wounds, shows tiny objects embedded in his arm and upper torso.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
But the Defense Department also needs satellites that can withstand the effects of a nuclear explosion, get signals through enemy jamming, conduct jamming itself, and track and target objects in flight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"There is no reason to think that Poland was the target," he said, but added that two "objects" had violated Poland’s airspace.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
This was yet another consequence of turning Wall Street partnerships into public corporations: It turned them into objects of speculation.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
A Florida English professor is suing her former public college, alleging she was fired after its president objected to an award-winning short story she assigned in a freshman literature course.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
My doctor friend objected to his hospital’s fundraising tactics.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Mr. Mengestu objected to the article’s restatement of PEN’s longstanding opposition to cultural and academic boycotts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some objected to referring to the digital character as “she” or “her.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“But the stones are not always clear,” Lord Raiden objected.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
Ruth said her brothers are objecting and have threatened to sue Ruth over their potential inheritance and custody of the remains.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
While objecting to the subpoenas in court, the company simultaneously convinced the DOJ to drop the case, he said.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers commended the students for objecting “in a manner that reflects the importance of civic engagement and respectful discourse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
The hawks could push further, moving from objecting to easing language to actively pressing for a interest-rate hike if energy prices keep climbing.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
I don’t bother objecting to her makeover attempts anymore.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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