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vacuum

[vak-yoom, -yoo-uhm, -yuhm] / ˈvæk yum, -yu əm, -yəm /


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"Most living organisms, including humans, cannot survive even briefly in the vacuum of space," says lead author Tomomichi Fujita of Hokkaido University.

From Science Daily

"Otherwise, a vacuum is left", Wain said, adding this is filled by people "whose default is to think the worst of the best intentions".

From Barron's

On Boxing Day, an edit by Sir James - the billionaire inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner - will consider how the UK could boost its entrepreneurial spirit.

From BBC

The manager flipped on the vacuum and said a prayer.

From Los Angeles Times

The report gives a long list of suggestions, including 19 specific recommendations for Northern Ireland, to avoid "a potential vacuum of decision-making powers".

From BBC