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huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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Recent Examples of harnessing
By harnessing water, not burning oil or gas, to produce electricity, this new energy matrix was supposed to help mitigate the effects of global climate change — not make Ecuador a victim of it.
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José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The emerging cohort of AI leaders successfully harnessing this rocket ship have gotten their data houses in order and are now using AI to differentiate themselves from competitors stuck in the past.
—Liran Zvibel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The challenge lies in maintaining and harnessing this public enthusiasm to ensure continuous support.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Employers who embrace these practices will not only benefit from a skilled and experienced workforce but also contribute to greater economic growth by harnessing the full potential of an intergenerational team.
—Gary A. Officer, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Beauty brands are increasingly harnessing neuroscience in the pursuit of wellbeing.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While the two scientists fight, Shadow and Sonic do Dragon Ball in space, both harnessing the power of the emeralds to achieve Super States.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its flagship product, the H2 Car, exemplifies this mission by harnessing the power of hydrogen fuel cells to provide a zero-emission driving experience.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
This has been evident in human history as well, where technological advances have led to more ways of harnessing energy, which has then led to further advances in technology.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The emerging cohort of AI leaders successfully harnessing this rocket ship have gotten their data houses in order and are now using AI to differentiate themselves from competitors stuck in the past.
—Liran Zvibel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The challenge lies in maintaining and harnessing this public enthusiasm to ensure continuous support.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Employers who embrace these practices will not only benefit from a skilled and experienced workforce but also contribute to greater economic growth by harnessing the full potential of an intergenerational team.
—Gary A. Officer, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Beauty brands are increasingly harnessing neuroscience in the pursuit of wellbeing.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While the two scientists fight, Shadow and Sonic do Dragon Ball in space, both harnessing the power of the emeralds to achieve Super States.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its flagship product, the H2 Car, exemplifies this mission by harnessing the power of hydrogen fuel cells to provide a zero-emission driving experience.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
This has been evident in human history as well, where technological advances have led to more ways of harnessing energy, which has then led to further advances in technology.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnessing
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Anglerfish ancestors lived on the seafloor and maneuvered around using specialized stout fins, much like their close relatives the batfishes and frogfishes.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By utilizing customer data, such as browsing and purchase history, gaming marketplaces will be able to deliver personalized recommendations that resonate with customers while driving purchases.—
Bartosz Skwarczek,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Kohli, so technically assured during his astounding career, has developed a major weakness outside off-stump and Australia's unrelenting seamers are exploiting this.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Allowing repeat offenders to easily move from bank to bank exploiting multiple accounts across the Zelle network by failing to track scammers and share information about scammers with other banks that make up the Zelle network.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Harnessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnessing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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