copy machine

noun

: a machine that makes paper copies of printed pages, pictures, etc. : copier

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Asking it to produce a fairer result than the historical data it was fed, is akin to asking a copy machine for an original and being surprised by, well, the copy. Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 What once required an expensive printing press can now be done with a smartphone—paper, a pen, and a copy machine still work in a pinch too. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 From the bureau chiefs to the guy who operated the copy machine, everyone kicked in a percentage of their salary to Hynes campaign. John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 In the garage, the agents found and seized a commercial copy machine, paper cutting equipment and a book binder. Emerson Clarridge updated March 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for copy machine

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“Copy machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copy%20machine. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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