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Recent Examples of propellant
Reports of the possible presence of a chemical used to make missile propellant remain unconfirmed.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The Super Heavy, meanwhile, will use a different method for flipping around for the trip back to the launch site in a bid to save propellants.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Gilmour has tested the rocket's engines and rehearsed the countdown last year, loading propellant and getting within 10 seconds of launch.
—ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
The private security firm also linked it to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant to the port.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The Super Heavy, meanwhile, will use a different method for flipping around for the trip back to the launch site in a bid to save propellants.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Gilmour has tested the rocket's engines and rehearsed the countdown last year, loading propellant and getting within 10 seconds of launch.
—ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
The private security firm also linked it to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant to the port.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellant
Noun
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Malanda's friends and family say the boy was riding to a nearby gas station to get fuel for his dirt bike when the crash occurred, according to The Charlotte Observer.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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And because there's no fuel requirement, there's also no propulsion system, so MACEDONAS has more room for whatever is being delivered.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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And Sankey and his athletic directors should leave in the Gulf of Mexico the especially flammable pile of kindling that Petitti has been trying to sell them.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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My outfit, which seemed drab mere moments ago, is suddenly impossibly chic, elevated to high fashion by the completely insane amount of kindling in my arms.—
Maeve Dunigan,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Known for their unmatched energy and vibe, the Super Lounges bring audiences deeper into the music, delivering raw, unforgettable sets in a more personal setting.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Money becomes power, and without clinical oversight, that power enables harmful behaviors.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Propellant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellant. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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