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harness

[hahr-nis] / ˈhɑr nɪs /
NOUN
gear for controlling an animal
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Kelly, a statuesque presence in a dress, harness and boots, brings the horse to life with wild, unpredictable movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

When filmmakers harness real, creative ways to bring their visions to life over technological shortcuts that diminish the skill and value of visual effects artists, that’s when movies leave us awestruck.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"It's an exciting step toward understanding how conscious experience and physical health are intertwined, and how we might harness that connection to promote well-being in new ways."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

“If we can harness raw materials in space and build what we need right there, then you’re using a lot less fuel because you’re not transporting a lot of these materials out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That same feeling of vertigo was in full force two days later as she dangled in a climbing harness from the ceiling of the soundstage.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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