as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was one of the truly electric moments in American oratory
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Joann Muller, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
Initially, co-owners Goodman and Travis Talmadge heated their pools with electric heaters, which were the cheapest option, Goodman says.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Sky high electric bill?:Here's how much summer heat is costing Americans
Heat waves increase wild fire risk
This week's extreme heat increases the risk of fire in the West, experts say.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
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So far, the EPA has spent $2.8 billion to fund more than 8,000 electric school buses.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
Initially, co-owners Goodman and Travis Talmadge heated their pools with electric heaters, which were the cheapest option, Goodman says.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
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Tidy up your lawn with this Greenworks electric corded edger or grow your very own herb garden indoors with this kit from Hydroponics that’s a whopping 90% off its original price.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Sky high electric bill?:Here's how much summer heat is costing Americans
Heat waves increase wild fire risk
This week's extreme heat increases the risk of fire in the West, experts say.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electric. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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