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Recent Examples of harnessed
These hopefuls can differentiate themselves not only through policy, but by embracing broader social components and changes in the information environment, such as how former President Barack Obama harnessed social media in his 2008 campaign, Panagopoulos said.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These remarkable qualities make tardigrades a fascinating subject of study for biotechnologists who have harnessed their dehydration abilities to develop dry vaccines, which might save lives in regions with limited refrigeration.
—Paulina Rowińska, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Major pharmaceutical firms believe that mRNA could be harnessed to treat rare genetic disorders, too.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
The same carbon-sequestering abilities that helped trigger an ice age could be harnessed to mitigate modern climate change.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Continuous investment in security practices, regular system audits and staying aligned with industry best practices will help ensure that AI can be harnessed safely and effectively.
—Vincent Danen, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
From Discovery to Topical Vaccines Building on this discovery, Stanford researchers investigated whether this immune mechanism could be harnessed for vaccine development.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
When harnessed to maintain or repair tissue, both adult and embryonic stem cells can help scientists understand and treat disease.
—Big Think, 21 Feb. 2025
His audience only grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Kennedy devoted much of his time to a nonprofit organization that sued vaccine makers and harnessed social media campaigns to erode trust in vaccines as well as the government agencies that promote them.
—Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
These remarkable qualities make tardigrades a fascinating subject of study for biotechnologists who have harnessed their dehydration abilities to develop dry vaccines, which might save lives in regions with limited refrigeration.
—Paulina Rowińska, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Major pharmaceutical firms believe that mRNA could be harnessed to treat rare genetic disorders, too.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 11 Mar. 2025
The same carbon-sequestering abilities that helped trigger an ice age could be harnessed to mitigate modern climate change.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Continuous investment in security practices, regular system audits and staying aligned with industry best practices will help ensure that AI can be harnessed safely and effectively.
—Vincent Danen, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
From Discovery to Topical Vaccines Building on this discovery, Stanford researchers investigated whether this immune mechanism could be harnessed for vaccine development.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
When harnessed to maintain or repair tissue, both adult and embryonic stem cells can help scientists understand and treat disease.
—Big Think, 21 Feb. 2025
His audience only grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Kennedy devoted much of his time to a nonprofit organization that sued vaccine makers and harnessed social media campaigns to erode trust in vaccines as well as the government agencies that promote them.
—Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnessed
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, consumers should be aware of how their data is being used.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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His brother also had to pay about double what rent ought to cost as he was exploited.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Uncovering these vulnerabilities before they can be exploited is key to protecting users from those who would do them and their data harm.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic, and ended in May 2021.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Toma Sparks and Justin Jenkins are still employed by the Johnson City Police Department.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Harnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnessed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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