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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of utility
Noun
The lawsuit alleges that Edison failed to turn off utilities despite clear warning about extremely dangerous fire conditions, leading to catastrophic consequences. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 Residents remain barred from certain parts of Los Angeles, as authorities work to bring back utilities (and worry about looting). Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Nortex operates what Tailwater characterized as the largest portfolio of non-utility gas storage facilities in North Texas. Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2022 Vistra, the largest independent, non-utility company, announced closures by 2027 of all seven of its coal-burning plants in the mid-western states. Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 See all Example Sentences for utility 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utility
Noun
  • Within a few years, the ISS will outlive its usefulness, and once it is abandoned there will be nothing to keep it at the proper altitude.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • It’s designed for researchers, students, and academics, but its usefulness extends far beyond the academic world.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The new movie is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This and other revelations sour Roman and Dennis’ endearing bond and debunk the spontaneity of the pair’s first encounter.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing and mistakes to avoid.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Jokinen said Gem collaborates with brands that are promoting the use of secondhand.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The handful of researchers and companies leading the push to make IVM more mainstream are taking different approaches.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
  • His true goal of creating and refining Egypt’s sound in hip-hop has not changed, even if the circumstances around him and his lyrical themes have taken a different approach.
    Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • If the big centre arrives in Edmonton for a September media avail to announce the signing, the best Bowman can hope for is praise for accomplishing the expected.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The Recent History Of Mexico’s Oil Industry Three previous administrations have tried reforming Pemex, to little avail.
    Aldo Flores-Quiroga, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The three bills aim to reduce the amount of time scaffolding can remain in place, allows for alternative methods to scaffolding, streamlines the permitting process for inspections to reduce their duration and enables further improvements to Local Law 11 inspection timelines.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In a separate filing yesterday in New York, Drake’s attorney submitted a letter endorsing UMG’s request for an extension of time to respond to his complaint.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Also, like the latter, rear seat passengers now have their own 8in panel with games and multimedia capabilities, as well as separate control over their own climate settings.
    James Morris, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • If so desired, extra time can be spent on the Lions’ 52-point explosion in a Week 8 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • If more than one cutting has rooted, transplant the extra cuttings to separate containers.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025

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“Utility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utility. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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