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There are plentiful sources of crude all over the world, but not much spare capacity that can quickly be turned on to fill the gap.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The updated standards expand restrictions on light luminosity, color, and the hours they can be turned on to protect three major concerns: astronomy, biodiversity, and human health.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2024

“We think in order for students to be turned on to learning, they have to be turned onto living. The living is sometimes the most important,” Saldaña said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2022

They come with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips to ensure a comfy fit that seals out ambient noise, though transparency mode can be turned on to let the outside world back in.

From The Verge • Aug. 20, 2021

A lemon jelly like this should be turned on to a piece of ornamental paper placed at the bottom of a silver or some other kind of dish.

From Cassell's Vegetarian Cookery A Manual of Cheap and Wholesome Diet by Payne, A. G.




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