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remote

[ri-moht] / rɪˈmoʊt /






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Having said that, for me the movie is at its best as a chase thriller — a sequence in which O’Connor escapes a remote farmhouse is particularly well-executed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Published by Wildlife and Countryside Link, the report calls on the government to "urgently introduce" bycatch action plans and require remote electronic monitoring on all fishing vessels operating in English waters.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Encrypting data and routing it through remote servers can slow your connection and increase latency, especially during peak hours or if the server is far away.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"That momentary satisfaction, when you have taken revenge by taking the remote control into your own hands and seen the results of your work with your own eyes."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Nancy clicked the remote to surf the channels.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene




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