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spectrum

[spek-truhm] / ˈspɛk trəm /
NOUN
color spectrum
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However, it is known as a "spectrum disorder" as the condition affects people in different ways and to varying degrees.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It’s for all these reasons that a coalition of nonprofits from across the political spectrum has come together in support of the law firms’ suits.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Shares of Iridium have more than doubled over the past six months, as investors speculate on the value of the company’s spectrum holdings in light of recent deals struck by SpaceX and Amazon.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

FCC, the landmark 1969 decision upholding broad federal authority over broadcast fairness rules based on spectrum scarcity.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

My family, in fact, was probably on the poor side of the neighborhood spectrum.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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