ball bearing
noun
: a bearing in which the journal turns upon loose hardened steel balls that roll easily in a race
also
: one of the balls in such a bearing
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Russia has used intermediaries that conceal the ultimate destination and end-use of items of everything from ball bearings to navigational equipment with growing confidence.
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Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
What about ball bearings?’’ Learn how to navigate and strengthen trust in your business with The Trust Factor, a weekly newsletter examining what leaders need to succeed.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
The bomb contained 20 pounds of military-grade explosives and 5-millimeter ball bearings.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
Where, exactly, are all the chips and ball bearings that go into weapons manufactured?
—Shannon K. O’Neil, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
The components turn within a generous set of six stainless steel ball bearings, including one with corrosion resistant coating.
—Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
An additional search of the vehicle by the bomb squad for other explosives led to the discovery of some methamphetamine, a glass smoking pipe, and some ball bearings.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2024
The rubber wheels were 3D-printed directly around the body of the main wheel frame, eliminating the need for metal screws and ball bearings, which would run the risk of rust after exposure to water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2023
Three people were killed and nearly 300 injured, with 17 people losing limbs to the pressure-cooker bombs that were packed with nails and ball bearings.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 18 Apr. 2023
Tim Lister, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
What about ball bearings?’’ Learn how to navigate and strengthen trust in your business with The Trust Factor, a weekly newsletter examining what leaders need to succeed.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
The bomb contained 20 pounds of military-grade explosives and 5-millimeter ball bearings.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
Where, exactly, are all the chips and ball bearings that go into weapons manufactured?
—Shannon K. O’Neil, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
The components turn within a generous set of six stainless steel ball bearings, including one with corrosion resistant coating.
—Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
An additional search of the vehicle by the bomb squad for other explosives led to the discovery of some methamphetamine, a glass smoking pipe, and some ball bearings.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2024
The rubber wheels were 3D-printed directly around the body of the main wheel frame, eliminating the need for metal screws and ball bearings, which would run the risk of rust after exposure to water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 July 2023
Three people were killed and nearly 300 injured, with 17 people losing limbs to the pressure-cooker bombs that were packed with nails and ball bearings.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 18 Apr. 2023
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