The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Knowledge flows easily between them thanks to a culture of publishing research and the Chinese developers’ preference for open-source technologies that are largely free for download and modification.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"We don't always know the full significance of the specimens we collect. New technologies, ideas or expertise often find surprising ways to utilize existing specimens to make new discoveries."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The world's second-largest economy also has an economic interest as the leading exporter of green technologies, including solar panels, electric vehicles, wind turbines and batteries.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
"Our technology is cleaner, quieter and more efficient than other air-moving technologies that exist today," according to Andrew Terajewicz, Whisper Aero's director of air management.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The remaining consideration affecting acceptance of new technologies is the ease with which their advantages can be observed.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
