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to put into action or service
huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
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Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The unprecedented numbers show the need for a new humanitarian surge: a technological one, harnessing the power of the digital and AI.
—David Miliband, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Imagine a Maryland where nuclear power provides the dependable backbone, solar harnesses our abundant sunshine and hydrogen bridges the gaps — creating a resilient, clean, and innovative energy ecosystem.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The unprecedented numbers show the need for a new humanitarian surge: a technological one, harnessing the power of the digital and AI.
—David Miliband, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Here is more into on the Michael Latt Legacy Fund grantees:
Harness
Harness is hosting a series of artist salons and community gatherings to harness the power of storytelling and community to ignite civic engagement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Imagine a Maryland where nuclear power provides the dependable backbone, solar harnesses our abundant sunshine and hydrogen bridges the gaps — creating a resilient, clean, and innovative energy ecosystem.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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The words are often used when referring to the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The investigation was conducted over several months, according to Ciccone, and uncovered a closed and private social media network utilized by Rutgers University students to buy and sell narcotics.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The timeline for Carr's return is unknown, but New Orleans will utilize backups Haener and Spencer Rattler in the coming weeks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Regular updates often include security patches that protect against vulnerabilities that scammers might exploit.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pursuing short-term gains by exploiting deregulation can erode the foundation of sustainable success: a stable, engaged, and productive workforce.Solange Charas, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Follow me on Twitter.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Premises Liability and Catastrophic Injuries: Injuries occurring on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions or catastrophic injuries that result in permanent disability are also areas where personal injury law applies.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Long has recently served as a tax adviser to businesses seeking to employ a controversial tax credit, but, unlike prior IRS commissioners, his background is largely outside of the tax industry, experts noted.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, UnitedHealthcare ranked number 8 on the Fortune Global 500, and its parent company, UnitedHealth Group employs 439,000 people, generating $379.5 billion in revenue in 2024, according to Forbes.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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