powered
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Using modelling simulations, they determined the most likely scenario was that the object is powered by a central black hole surrounded by a cocoon of gas that makes it resemble a star.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He predicted that company sizes may shrink during this transition from industrial giants to tech companies, as small teams of people powered by personal AI agents will be able to run companies at significant scale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
PEM refers to proton exchange membrane electrolysis, a technology that uses an electrically powered membrane system to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Wigan responded two minutes before half-time when Hodkinson powered over on the right for his 15th Super League try of the season.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The pressure elevators were powered by gaseous columns vented from the earth’s core.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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