as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
martial artists learn to use ki to fend off would-be attackers
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Charging rates are adjusted to reduce heat (energy loss) and prolong battery life (adaptive charging).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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It is believed that a women’s qi, or life force, is depleted while giving birth.—
Clarissa Wei,
Bon Appétit,
16 Sep. 2024
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Those with strong qi, who can learn to channel it, make for fierce, skilled warriors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Sep. 2020
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Sickly plants are an instant drag on a room’s chi, or energy. 10 Indoor Plant Care Tips to Ensure Happy, Healthy Houseplants Kitchens A kitchen is home to the feng shui elements fire and water, courtesy of the stove, oven, and sink.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Rosemary, basil, and other potted herbs bring harmonious wood chi to a sunny kitchen windowsill.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Ki.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ki. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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