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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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NFL games give major leverage to TV station groups when they are negotiating new carriage deals from cable and satellite providers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

One sanctioned oil tanker - Universal - appears to have been escorted by a Russian warship, based on satellite images obtained by BBC Verify.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The satellite company plans to offer what it calls the “first and only space-based cellular broadband network” for consumer and commercial applications.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The spacecraft's imager will also perform "satellite search" observations around Mars.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Ben was becoming aware of the voices of satellite greasers moving in and around the perimeter of the fight.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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