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[turm] / tɜrm /






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Skydance is a poetic term with some definite “Star Wars” overtones and perhaps unintentional symbolism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Here’s his, for lack of a better term, “answer”:

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

McIlwaine, 35, who has been serving a minimum 12-year jail term, wept on the videolink from Hydebank Prison as the ruling was delivered.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

And works to upgrade the system for the future are sparking more trouble in the short term.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Today, there’s a term for this range of talents: a Renaissance man.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

"In terms of hardware capabilities, there will definitely be an improvement," the 37-year-old told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In terms of the amount of energy these storms have produced - known as the Accumulated Cyclone Energy - this season is around two and half times more active than normal at this point.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

According to the order reviewed by The Times, Berry is prohibited from contacting Martinez, 60, and their son Maceo beyond the terms of her August 2023 split-custody agreement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Keeping your money in Treasury bills or short-term cash lost you 11% in real, inflation-adjusted terms.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

So was the fact that Germany was given no say in the treaty terms.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

One review called Cregger’s movie “different and much better than the other ‘Resident Evil’ movies,” which were termed “depersonalized zombie sludge.”

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Carney was asked Thursday about the prospect of Canada joining the EU and delivered what he termed a "non-answer," declining to rule out the idea or endorse it.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

AHR was first identified because of its ability to detect environmental toxins and pollutants, termed xenobiotics.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

Investing in esports has been a part of the Kingdom's push to become a major player in global gaming - a strategy termed "pixelwashing" by website gamedeveloper.com, external.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Today, nearly 40 years after those early dates for pottery in Japan were measured, archaeologists are still reeling from the carbon 14 shock, as it is termed.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The district is the poorest the city, and the council race is expected to be one of the most competitive city contests this June, with the current council member, Curren Price, terming out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

M23 rebels blamed the government for the attack, terming it a "terrorist act".

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Board members left the door open for Carvalho’s return by terming Chait an “acting superintendent,” to fill in temporarily.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026

She added that the pieces would soon be opened to the public for research and academic study, terming the move a milestone in safeguarding Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2025

In fact, by terming it a 'problem', I perhaps overstate the matter.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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