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Recent Examples of streetlight
French scientists exposed dozens of breeding males to various levels of nighttime light that mimicked natural moonlight, the glow of a streetlight or the floodlit landscape of an urban park.
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Fewer people own cars in this low-income neighborhood, according to Macon Traffic Safety Manager Weston Stroud, which makes the lack of sidewalks, crosswalks and streetlights even more dangerous.
—Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Jurado has taken aim at De León’s attempt at a comeback, saying too many renters in his district have been evicted, too many streetlights have gone dark and too many businesses are struggling.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The one-minute preview also features new clips of Gaga and the Napoleon actor kissing in a burning room, sharing cigarette smoke through jail cell bars and waltzing under streetlights.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Fewer people own cars in this low-income neighborhood, according to Macon Traffic Safety Manager Weston Stroud, which makes the lack of sidewalks, crosswalks and streetlights even more dangerous.
—Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Jurado has taken aim at De León’s attempt at a comeback, saying too many renters in his district have been evicted, too many streetlights have gone dark and too many businesses are struggling.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The one-minute preview also features new clips of Gaga and the Napoleon actor kissing in a burning room, sharing cigarette smoke through jail cell bars and waltzing under streetlights.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Camry did not come equipped with any such coating meaning that bright headlights, whether from small cars or big trucks, were blinding to the driver.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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She was also charged with driving without a license, destruction of property with intent, failure to use headlights and setting in motion a vehicle with intent to commit a crime, per the Albermarle County Police Department.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Each unit has three cameras mounted on a 22-foot mast, floodlights, strobes, speakers for broadcasting warnings, and AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Real Madrid visited for its first game under floodlights.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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This kit has it all, including a folding pocket knife, emergency blanket, three-setting tactical flashlight, glow-in-the-dark compass, camp fire starter, wire saw, and six-in-one survival bracelet.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Geppetto completes his final visual inspection by flashlight and at 0615 and mounts the boarding stairs with parachute and helmet in hand.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Step into the vestibule and you are greeted with polished marble floors and a series of show-stopping, contemporary chandeliers, setting the scene for what is to come.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The space will include vintage chandeliers, mosaic tilework and leather banquettes.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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What deals are offered at Candle Day? On Candle Day, all three-wick candles—including iconic scents like Winter Candy Apple (celebrating its 25th anniversary) and Fresh Balsam—will be available for just $9.95 each, a significant discount from their regular price of $26.95 to $29.95.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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At night, when the semaphore arms weren’t visible, red and green gaslights signaled stop and go.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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