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a galactic serving of soda that would have been enough for three moviegoers
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Recent Examples of galactic
Still others may be the size of galactic cores, which might explain an issue with the traditional WIMP picture.
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ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Moving forward, the map will help researchers investigate the properties of galactic gas and its role in star formation.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The telescope’s location in the Southern Hemisphere allows for a great view of the Milky Way’s galactic center, said Edward Ajhar, Rubin Observatory’s program officer.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
But now, a team of astronomers has for the first time been able to determine the properties of one of these filaments, which links four galactic clusters in the local universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Moving forward, the map will help researchers investigate the properties of galactic gas and its role in star formation.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The telescope’s location in the Southern Hemisphere allows for a great view of the Milky Way’s galactic center, said Edward Ajhar, Rubin Observatory’s program officer.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
But now, a team of astronomers has for the first time been able to determine the properties of one of these filaments, which links four galactic clusters in the local universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galactic
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The idea has morphed from a single, giant facility to 13 smaller ones around the state, but now, Utah’s embrace of international trade could backfire on the state’s economy.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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More of the giant spiders could come up to the Northeast this year, Davis said.—
Rick Sobey,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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With a double harbor set at the tip of a long and sinewy peninsula on a highly strategic coastline, Knidos grew rich from its favorable natural position and from trading wine, olive oil and vast quantities of amphorae.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Police pointed out that the vast majority of deaths at the time occurred after the park’s closing time and encouraged community members to be mindful of local rules.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Having an offensive mind as creative as Johnson will be a huge upgrade for Williams and the Bears.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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On June 30, Netflix premiered its documentary Shark Whisperer, which follows Ocean Ramsey in her unique (and controversial — and viral) approach to marine conservation: swimming freely with gigantic sharks for hours on end.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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Israel doesn’t have any heavy bombers, stealthy or otherwise, capable of carrying such gigantic bombs.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Until now, the most massive back hole merger was GW190521, detected in 2020.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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After China fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Japan, the fighting exploded, with the U.S. launching massive strikes against the mainland and Japanese jets attacking Chinese ships.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Aaron Judge got the walk-off RBI with a sacrifice fly that scored Anthony Volpe on a tremendous slide in a bang-bang play at the plate, but the speedster was able to avoid any tag, despite the throw beating him.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The left-handed hitter has a smooth clean swing with tremendous bat-to-ball skills that includes great vision.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The amount of water that fell rapidly on Friday is estimated around 100 billion gallons, an enormous volume that almost doubles the daily flow over Niagara Falls, according to KSAT.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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With that enormous amount of moisture serving as fuel, the winds hitting the escarpment in West Texas served as a kind of match that started the storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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If MacKenzie Gore somehow became available, there would be widespread interest, and the cost would be astronomical.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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According to Priest, tariffs on kids’ shoes are astronomical, often reaching rates of 48 percent or higher.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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“Galactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galactic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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