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actuators

noun

plural of actuator

as in levers

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The cockpit, in true Pagani fashion, features a steampunk-esque array of gauges, while the center stack is equipped with physical controls, though there is room amid all the buttons, knobs, and switches for a digital display.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Climate controls are operated via knobs below the center of the dashboard.

— Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026

Definition of knobs

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Check travel details, course dates, or larger plans carefully, because small switches can save real effort.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Advances in hybrid bonding now allow electronic and photonic chiplets to be manufactured separately, then integrated into a single optical engine that sits beside GPUs or switches.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026

Definition of switches

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They’re also equipped with two side pockets and a hidden back pocket to securely stow small essentials like house keys.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The return of White keys the Hornets’ roster shift, triggered with the departure of Ball and his alley-oop buddy Miles Bridges.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

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On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of 3 nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorized by air traffic controllers.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Engineers are unsure of the condition of Swift’s thermal insulation, and ground controllers will take a cautious approach to determining where and when Link’s robotic arms can capture the satellite.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

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