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to put into action or service
huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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Recent Examples of harness
As mayor, businessman Jonathan Barlow would harness his experience in high-tech industries and entrepreneurship to prepare Detroit for the future.
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
To harness this superpower: Do: Practice in an environment that mirrors the real thing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
But if there’s one thing that Black women prove time and time again, is our remarkable ability to not just weather professional storms, but to harness that energy to redirect our paths toward even greater heights.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Use crystals to align with the astrological energy To harness the fresh energy of spring, print out a copy of your birth chart and place stones on the astrological houses that correspond with the spring season: Aries, Taurus, Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
To harness this superpower: Do: Practice in an environment that mirrors the real thing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
But if there’s one thing that Black women prove time and time again, is our remarkable ability to not just weather professional storms, but to harness that energy to redirect our paths toward even greater heights.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Use crystals to align with the astrological energy To harness the fresh energy of spring, print out a copy of your birth chart and place stones on the astrological houses that correspond with the spring season: Aries, Taurus, Gemini.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those methods typically used by scalpers and bots, included purchasing more than four tickets per household, per show, and using multiple identities to buy up tickets.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a focus on sustainable sourcing and supply chain transparency, eco-conscious fashion brand Another Tomorrow, which recently opened a flagship store in New York’s SoHo district, also utilizes digital ID technology to support traceability and promote circularity.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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Chinese discount retailers like Shein and Temu and many Amazon, Walmart, Shopify and other marketplace retailers have exploited the de minimus exception to their advantage.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rather than letting the moment pass, Ye seized it as an opportunity to launch another fiery critique against the Kardashian-Jenner clan, accusing them of manipulating and exploiting his children.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Following successful efforts in Indonesia, the Sheba Hope Grows™ program has grown to include a global network of more than 200 reef builders worldwide, some employing different methods catered more specifically to their environment.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the group’s letter, these businesses account for more than $800 million in annual revenue, employing thousands of people internationally and domestically.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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