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[dih-vahys] / dɪˈvaɪs /




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Bomb technicians from the FBI and Sheriff’s Department worked together to extract it from the bag, place a bomb blast suppression device on top and remove it from the airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"Despite growing awareness of the downsides of habitual and excessive device use, people struggle to successfully manage their time online," said Drage, a senior research fellow at the University of Cambridge.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Apple deftly made the transition to Arm Macs because it controlled every part of the product: The chip, the device, the operating system, many of the apps, and the developer tools.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Developed by researchers from the Monash School of Physics and Astronomy, the new device combines advanced nanotechnology with cutting-edge materials to solve a challenge that has limited the field for years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Even if they boarded the plane, Carole would have to take a suction device for John’s neck—would using it disturb other passengers?

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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