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Recent Examples of leading edge
Bj Vander Linden, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Most significantly, after the Space Shuttle launched, there were questions about the safety of the vehicle's return home due to foam striking the leading edge of the spacecraft's wing.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2024
While these sizeable organizations are on the leading edge of technology, Oracle is trying to educate and bring a new generation of companies and developers into its community as well.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Though the Port of L.A. and its Long Beach sister facility are on the leading edge, other seaports around the country also have been moving to electrify their operations.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
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Staying on the leading edge of your industry is a noble pursuit and one that can be necessary to hold onto market share.
—Bj Vander Linden, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Most significantly, after the Space Shuttle launched, there were questions about the safety of the vehicle's return home due to foam striking the leading edge of the spacecraft's wing.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2024
While these sizeable organizations are on the leading edge of technology, Oracle is trying to educate and bring a new generation of companies and developers into its community as well.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Though the Port of L.A. and its Long Beach sister facility are on the leading edge, other seaports around the country also have been moving to electrify their operations.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leading edge
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During this time, our partnership has been at the forefront of broadcast innovation to deliver top-class programming week in, week out throughout the season.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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For almost 30 years, the United States government, the nation’s largest employer, has been at the forefront of the telecommuting trend, making federal agencies with remote job opportunities an excellent choice for those seeking to work from home.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Starting in the 1990s, modern liquor pioneers such as Austin's Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hye's Garrison Brothers Distillery, Dripping Springs' Treaty Oak Distilling and Waco's Balcones Distilling sparked a revival that continues to expand each year.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This modern approach to branding aligns with Mela’s packaging design showcasing lively drawings of tattoos, including ones of those oblong watermelons, which were designed by an actual tattoo artist.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
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This contemporary dispossession of Indigenous people fits into the long and violent history in which legal and extralegal measures are taken by those in power to forcibly remove Indigenous inhabitants from their land.Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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The tradition is centuries old and unique to the U.K., with some towns creating huge elaborate effigies of Guy Fawkes to be burned — sometimes instead building models of contemporary figures, including former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Here's what to know The race marks one of the most competitive Mesa mayoral races in recent history.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Despite our efforts, recent studies show that today's generation of children might have a shorter lifespan than their parents — something that hasn’t happened in two centuries.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump, who will become the 47th president of the United States, defeated current Vice President Kamala Harris, with at least 277 Electoral College votes, as of mid-Wednesday.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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The current crop of WAGs in America is seemingly smarter and savvier than the original group of Brits.Meg Walters, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
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The triumphs and troubles of the new era all seem to stem from the fact that after years of clawing away at a new path, Shinoda feels like he’s found his counterpart again.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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American innovation today, such as the Pentagon’s Replicator program to rapidly field new high-tech weapons, is equally impressive—and equally insufficient.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Into last week’s game, the Packers had the worst rush defense in the NFL, according to Dr. Bob Sports’ advanced stats metrics.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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But relying on technology, no matter how advanced, to fully assume the role of one or both pilots onboard commercial flights is a step too far.Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Leading edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leading%20edge. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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