The solution consists of a remote electric-powered vehicle that can accelerate up to 130 MPH within 3 seconds, position itself under a fleeing car, then automatically trigger a restrained airbag to lift the car and slide it to a stop.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog

I, on the other hand, accepted a lift from Birch the next day to a nearby bus stop.

NEWYORKER: You��re Welcome

"China urges the US to correct its wrongdoing immediately, lift the groundless sanctions against the companies and individuals concerned and stop doing things that harm China's interests and Sino-US relations, " the spokeswoman said.

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Today is the last day for government lawyers to try and stop a New York judge's ruling that would lift age restrictions for buying the morning-after pill.

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If firms rebuild their inventories, or even stop slashing them, this will give GDP growth a big lift in the current quarter.

ECONOMIST: America's economy

For nearly half an hour, Sal worked to stop the bleeding and help his friend breathe until the MEDEVAC arrived to lift the wounded from the ridge.

WHITEHOUSE: Medal of Honor for Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta

She had to stop to tear her gloves off inside out, flap her T-shirt, lift her hair away from her blazing neck.

NEWYORKER: Friendly Fire

Thieving techniques include unzipping a strolling victim's purse to lift a wallet or phone, and creating contact, such as by bumping into a victim or having an accomplice stop suddenly in front of a victim.

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