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electric

[ih-lek-trik] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk /


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Alternatively, whip the mixture with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

That mirrors the pattern of industries such as smartphones, electric vehicles and batteries, which emerged in the West only for China to seize dominant market share.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In 1978, a Clearwater, Fla., radio station accepted 112 electric can openers from an advertiser who could not afford to pay for commercial time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

The volatility in fuel prices is one of the reasons the district has continued investing in its electric fleet as a long-term cost-management strategy, the spokesperson said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

A jolt of something electric went straight down my back to my legs.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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