Definition of factorynext
as in mill
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods the new factory will create hundreds of much-needed jobs

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Recent Examples of factory Chinese robotics firm XGSynBot debuted its Z1 humanoid robot capable of working across multiple workstations in factories. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026 The visit to the pistol factory followed an inspection Tuesday in which Kim and his daughter watched the test launch of what state media described as nuclear-capable cruise missiles from a naval destroyer as Kim called for speeding up the nuclear armament of his navy. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 This bandana is even better because it was made in a factory that invests in gender equity and women’s empowerment through Rise. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 More than a century later, the factory still follows the same process. Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for factory
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Noun
  • This mill makes 631 hp and 560 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Some retail will come in as the mills get redeveloped into mixed use retail/residential.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The park spans 11 acres, with multiple gardens showcasing heritage plants, succulents, cacti, and herbs.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Planting outside too early can slow the plants down.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The owner of the small antiques shop will talk to you for hours about every small business that has come and gone on his block.
    Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The center hosts exhibitions, educational opportunities, and workshops, and many artists show and sell their work in local village galleries.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Additional activities are scheduled during the season and include flower workshops, wellness classes, live music and wine tasting.
    Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.
    Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

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