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[rey] / reɪ /


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By examining highly precise data collected by DAMPE, researchers discovered a universal pattern in the energy spectra of primary cosmic ray nuclei, ranging from lightweight protons to much heavier iron nuclei.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has arrived to dispel the gloom of a weary world.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Whether or not you pursue sleep training for the imperfect strategy that it is, there’s a ray of hope for anyone struggling through the trenches of nighttime wake-ups.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

At first, we don’t quite know when we are — the TV sets are cathode ray, the phones are landlines and a cigarette machine sits in the town bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“If she hasn’t been taken out by marauders,” says Jacqui—a ray of light, as always.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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