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Recent Examples of electrification
The electrification of everything is the biggest shake up the global energy system has seen in decades.
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Javier Blas/bloomberg Opinion, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Des Moines is sticking with its electric garbage truck — even as performance glitches slow down service and other agencies back away from electrification.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
Its Cable Lab has become a center of technical excellence in the cable industry, working with clients that include Network Rail, BAA, Vodafone, Eurotunnel, Siemens and UK Power Networks on large-scale electrification and decarbonization projects.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Power consumption is projected to reach record highs, driven by the growth of data centers, artificial intelligence, heating and transportation electrification, and increased economic activity.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
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Javier Blas/bloomberg Opinion, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Des Moines is sticking with its electric garbage truck — even as performance glitches slow down service and other agencies back away from electrification.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 22 Apr. 2025
Its Cable Lab has become a center of technical excellence in the cable industry, working with clients that include Network Rail, BAA, Vodafone, Eurotunnel, Siemens and UK Power Networks on large-scale electrification and decarbonization projects.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Power consumption is projected to reach record highs, driven by the growth of data centers, artificial intelligence, heating and transportation electrification, and increased economic activity.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electrification
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The long term shelter dogs were more often older, male, large in size and of breeds sometimes considered 'dangerous.' Long-term shelter dogs were also more frequently described as having behavioral problems related to aggression and high arousal.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Because the thalamus usually regulates arousal—Schiff likens it to a pacemaker for the brain—damage to this region can induce disorders of consciousness.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2025
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They are listed in order of the cap hits on their current contracts, from a high of $11 million for Dahlin to a low of $3.9 million for Bouchard.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The artist’s year started on a high, with a win at the 2025 Grammy Awards.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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The party generated substantial social media buzz, with Lexus vehicles featured prominently in social media content from attendees and the press.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Yellowjackets and Squid Game are both former Drama Series nominees, even if the buzz for both shows died down with their most recent seasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.—
Mark Avallone,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Two other people were also convicted on charges related to Cowles' murder.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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On Thursday, District Court Judge Scott Conrad revoked Killian’s bail during a court appearance on the April charges.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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In Kevin Day’s case, the initial sense of shock eventually gave way to tears in, of all places, his local supermarket.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Investors have learned to position themselves for both the initial shock of aggressive announcements and the subsequent backpedaling that typically follows.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Not even the endless crowing about this daredevil feat in the marketing campaign leading up to the Cannes Film Festival premiere (and the movie’s release on May 23rd) can suck the exhilaration and sense of awe of watching this extended jaunt through the wild blue yonder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The point was not to relive the exhilaration of a sterling 31-11 run.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electrification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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