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In his paperwork, he described a system for transmitting telegraphic signals to and from moving trains by means of electromagnetic induction—messages sent through the air, without physical contact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
The UK and Scottish governments have discussed dealing with this problem by means of a transfer of powers known as a section 104 order.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The trap door then closes again by means of an elastic resetting mechanism.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024
The long red beard that hooked over his ears by means of wires did manage to warm his chest a little; he had snatched the beard from the locker while the sergeant wasn’t looking.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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