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crossbeams

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plural of crossbeam

as in beams

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Bunches from the two beams will collide every 10 nanoseconds in ePIC (the Electron-Proton/Ion Collider Detector), a house-sized system that will record the aftermath of these collisions.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The Deluxe Superior rooms offer another take on the island fantasy with their ceilings with original beams, antique furniture, decorative fireplaces, and large windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

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The boos were more scattered and barely audible amidst the applause and cheers, which grew louder when the ballpark’s video boards showed the 2018 champ smiling, clapping, and waving from the visitors’ dugout.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
As boards sought more experienced directors, just 10% of the incoming class were aged 50 or under, while half of departing directors were in their 50s.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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