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model

[mod-l] / ˈmΙ’d l /




NOUN
person, thing that poses
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VERB
display, pose
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It’s a model politicians elsewhere in the nation are picking up on.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

One mathematical solution closely resembles the standard model of cosmology.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

"One successful flight will not prove that model, but it could mark an important transition: from demonstrating that Starship can fly, to demonstrating how Starship could operate."

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

Beautifully designed, well-illustrated and copiously annotated, “The Letters of Robert Frost” is a model academic edition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

“But we find ourselves short one model for the luncheon show this afternoon.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Mercedes-Benz sells models that make it easier to get in and out, but doesn’t pitch them explicitly to seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

But despite trailing the US frontier, there are still Chinese models "at the level of capability that they can cause some real trouble", Brookings Institution fellow Kyle Chan told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

One potential application is the creation of digital twins, detailed virtual models that mirror the behavior of real laser equipment.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Burke noted that shares of Chinese AI labs have borne the brunt of those concerns, given those companies train models on Nvidia’s hardware by renting computing power from data centers based in Southeast Asia.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

The models were always slim, willowy, with flat chests and hair cut in the modern styles.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

I watched Muslim American life become louder and more assured, as actors like Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer modeled success in entertainment.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026

And while Rocket Lab projected fourth-quarter revenue that, at the high point of $290 million, would represent a nearly 10% increase compared to expectations, it modeled a steeper adjusted loss than expected.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Afterward, the researchers modeled a binary star system in which a white dwarf gradually pulls matter from a neighboring companion star.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

The post claimed to draw inspiration from Paul Verhoeven’s “Starship Troopers,” in which the soldiers are deliberately modeled on the fascist aesthetic and ideology of the Nazis.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Pizarro explicitly modeled his ambush of Atahuallpa on the successful strategy of Cortes.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

“Our model reaches 151 tons/annum at run rate, 64% of Mt Weld’s modelled 235 tons/annum,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Its ruling Communist Party has used five-year plans modelled on those of the former Soviet Union to set its development targets and social priorities since the 1950s.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

The framework would be replaced by rules modelled on New Zealand's privacy legislation, which Reform says has the lightest-touch regime still recognised as being "adequate" by the EU.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

She is a commentator for outlets within conservative French billionaire Vincent Bollore's media stable, including the CNews television channel, which is seen as modelled on America's Fox News.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

“The optimum population,” said Mustapha Mond, “is modelled on the iceberg—eight-ninths below the water line, one-ninth above.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

"Because we're treating the qubits as molecules, the cost of calculating these defects is equivalent to the cost of just modeling a simple molecule," Martirez said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Were you modeling it after anyone you know?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Analysts are modeling adjusted earnings of 97 cents a share and gross bookings of $64.26 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Combined with computer modeling, these measurements helped establish how the different microscopic processes worked together to prevent brittle failure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

The modeling gig is paying off in major Martha points.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Instead of assuming data for every region, this modelling uses statistical probability to calculate a range of likely outcomes based on environmental signals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

To understand how this modelling works, think of it as predicting invisible patterns by combining known data points with environmental signals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

The modelling is on the lighter end of military combat planning, Coates said.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Swinney said it would "not be my intention" for people to travel further, with initial modelling showing the country divided into two east and west health boards.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

"I'd like to bring out the modelling of the features. And I'd try to get hold of all the back hair."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald


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