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satellite

[sat-l-ahyt] / ˈsæt lˌaɪt /
NOUN
small planet that revolves around a larger one
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NOUN
smaller country dependent upon a larger one
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By analysing verified footage, social media posts and satellite imagery and comparing these with eyewitness accounts, we have identified at least five strikes that hit Hay el Sellom in quick succession.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The Dodgers’ investment in Lesch’s education appeared manageable when he enrolled at a satellite campus of the University of Maryland, in part because his brother Bob was the school’s sports information director.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Using satellite imagery and analyzing the vessel’s history, Kpler caught the Hero II off the coast of Singapore executing an illicit ship-to-ship transfer with another vessel, the Magnolia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The investment in SpaceX also gives the tech giant a foothold in satellite internet, Bader said.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

It threw the boat sideways and he’d reached for the satellite dish as it smashed to the deck.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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