as in energy
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Eating more sardines might reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, which is a problem with the way the body regulates and uses glucose (sugar) as fuel.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Pete Gannon, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
That conversation was fueled by news breaking on the first day of the market about a new near-£100,000 ($130,000) per year Head of Generative AI Innovation role being advertised at UK net ITV, which certainly got delegates and scribes talking.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Eliminating taxes on tips, however, will only add fuel to the fire by incentivizing more businesses to make tips a key part of their employees' pay.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Eating more sardines might reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, which is a problem with the way the body regulates and uses glucose (sugar) as fuel.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Similarly, Alphabet shares popped earlier this week after the Google parent delivered a strong third quarter fueled by the strength in its core business.
—Pete Gannon, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
That conversation was fueled by news breaking on the first day of the market about a new near-£100,000 ($130,000) per year Head of Generative AI Innovation role being advertised at UK net ITV, which certainly got delegates and scribes talking.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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As Pluto reenters your sign on November 19, a transformative energy returns and may push you to evolve in profound ways.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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President Harris is one where American manufacturing continues to deteriorate, stifling electrical vehicle mandates destroy the American auto industry, oil and natural gas restrictions lead to skyrocketing energy prices, and mass spending once again brings crippling inflation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are powered by the M3 series chips.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case, it is powered by the brand’s famous Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement that is self-winding, resists magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, and has a power reserve of 55 hours.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Enright said that the money those fees generate is being used to invest in affordable housing.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Scientists have not yet figured out how to generate living cells from a genome alone.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, corporate employees might risk getting fired.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Berger allegedly began firing through the wall and one of the SWAT officers was injured, possibly by shrapnel, the GBI alleges.Liam Quinn, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Your posture, facial expressions, and even the smallest gestures are powerful communicators that can either energize your team or zap their motivation.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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There are times when employees feel empowered and energized to take on challenges.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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The August primary pushed the state further to the right and toward the control of its growing Freedom Caucus.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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At the same time, the RNC has pushed out lawyers such as Charlie Spies, who has rejected false voting conspiracies such as claims that voting machines switch votes.Sophia Cai, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.
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