relay
Example Sentences
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This process can be compared to a relay, where energy is passed from one particle to another.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
"We're in a relay race, and we're not successful until the next missions are successful."
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Military officials say it is a central node for command, communications and data relay, particularly for drone operations and long-range strike coordination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Belgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
According to him, once the Kuhani entered the hall, patrons would be busy making offerings and asking him to relay their specific prayer requests.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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