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Recent Examples of propellant
For its part, SpaceX developed a satellite for Starlink that uses argon as a propellant.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Ranger will carry 4,000 kg of hydrazine propellant on board to enable rapid maneuvering.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The non-aerosol propellant sprays out a water-resistant formula with SPF 30.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The problem stems from a leak in the service module’s propulsion system, which affects the pressurization of propellant tanks.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Ranger will carry 4,000 kg of hydrazine propellant on board to enable rapid maneuvering.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The non-aerosol propellant sprays out a water-resistant formula with SPF 30.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The problem stems from a leak in the service module’s propulsion system, which affects the pressurization of propellant tanks.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
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Multiple spills — including the 1997 Torch/Platform Irene spill, the 2007 San Francisco Bay Cosco Busan bunker fuel spill, and the 2021 Huntington Beach pipeline leak — have reinforced California’s argument that expanded drilling and aging pipelines pose ongoing environmental risks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Beyond core transportation infrastructure, some states also rely on revenues from fuel taxes to fund education, environmental initiatives and other public programs.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Hundreds of fires have started across southern and coastal Georgia, with dozens of new fires every day, and officials say drought conditions provided the kindling.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Then her husband, Kasoun, covers his hands in towels and picks up the metal tray with the kindling, bricks and clay pot and places it outside.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Jeffers flashed his power again, hitting the go-ahead homer Sunday and finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Twins avoided a series sweep.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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