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switch

[swich] / swɪtʃ /




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We would be trudging up the hill to find the man who threw the switch.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

The app, which Anthropic could not disable, can capture calls, texts and voice traffic, and even identify people by their voice if they switch SIM cards.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

In theory, a kill switch law could allow the UK to switch off an AI model in data centres in the UK in an emergency.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Kimmel alluded to the Walt Disney Co. network’s ongoing dispute with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as the reason for the switch.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Just as I finished my blubbering, I spotted Samir taking advantage of the distraction to switch the drinks in front of him and the ablutionist.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Today Huawei makes products from routers and switches to smartphones and is one of the world’s largest technology companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

In one demonstration, the team created a multistable knitted shell that switches an LED on and off as the textile moves between its stable states.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

The firm specializes in copper cables used to connect AI servers to networking switches.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

"I look at us now and I'm thinking, well, we're no' great as a possession-based team at the minute," said McInnes in explaining his constant switches.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

When another prisoner dies, he switches places with the dead body and is buried at sea, after which he swims to freedom and is rescued by friendly smugglers.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

“The Czech National Bank has switched into a wait-and-see mode, provided conditions allow. As things stand, policymakers should be comfortable keeping rates on hold next Thursday,” ING economists said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Those who switched carriers cut their home-insurance premiums by an average of 6.6% over the last year, ICE noted.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

It was then switched into a state that was almost unaffected by the magnetic field, allowing it to move freely under gravity, following a ballistic trajectory similar to a ball tossed into the air.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

He recently switched to greaseproof paper after hearing about the ban.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

She switched on the lamp and checked the e-mail.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

But in reality those switching their position are a small minority.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

“They’re switching brands, paying for lower-priced brands and looking at store brands.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

According to news reports, some schools have begun switching to remote learning, nine national parks have closed, and several flights have been delayed because of heavy smoke.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

The move, combined with switching off any effort on their 2025 car so as to be as well prepared as possible for this year's new rules, vaulted them towards the head of the midfield.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

“I expected that I’d have to deal with some hell for switching to the other team, but not like this.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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