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remote

[ri-moht] / rɪˈmoʊt /






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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the past, live-fire drills were often conducted at a remote launch test site off Taiwan’s southeastern coast, facing the Pacific Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

A city-dwelling night rider unfamiliar with the remote area might have missed the turnoff in the dark, but Booth rode confidently ahead.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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