motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmō-tər-ˌsī-kəl 
: an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycle
intransitive verb
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In late March, a rep for Perdomo confirmed to PEOPLE that the actor died at the age of 27 following a motorcycle accident.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Bryant grew up piloting motorcycles on the sunbaked terrain of California’s San Gabriel Valley.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
One of his brothers served 20 years in the Army and then was killed in a motorcycle crash; another, a smoker, died of lung cancer at age 74.
—Eli Saslow Erin Schaff Eli Saslow, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
This unmanned predecessor to what Mayman envisions as his flying motorcycle uses the same tech but offers a more appealing and immediate business proposition for his firm.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The cast members of the superhero satire have been sharing stories on social media, in addition to releasing a joint statement on the death of their costar in a motorcycle accident.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representatives told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
To delve into classic rock would be obvious, and in some ways restrictive to an artist as clever and imaginative as Beyoncé — though the motorcycles and leather-forward aesthetic approach would make for some fiery visuals.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
As a result, the motorcycle can experience unstable idling, hesitation and engine stalling.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Bryant grew up piloting motorcycles on the sunbaked terrain of California’s San Gabriel Valley.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
One of his brothers served 20 years in the Army and then was killed in a motorcycle crash; another, a smoker, died of lung cancer at age 74.
—Eli Saslow Erin Schaff Eli Saslow, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
This unmanned predecessor to what Mayman envisions as his flying motorcycle uses the same tech but offers a more appealing and immediate business proposition for his firm.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
The cast members of the superhero satire have been sharing stories on social media, in addition to releasing a joint statement on the death of their costar in a motorcycle accident.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2024
The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representatives told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
To delve into classic rock would be obvious, and in some ways restrictive to an artist as clever and imaginative as Beyoncé — though the motorcycles and leather-forward aesthetic approach would make for some fiery visuals.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
As a result, the motorcycle can experience unstable idling, hesitation and engine stalling.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Motorcycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorcycle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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motorcycle
noun
mo·tor·cy·cle
ˈmōt-ər-ˌsī-kəl
: a motorized vehicle for one or two passengers that has two wheels
motorcycle
verb
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