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actuators

noun

plural of actuator

as in levers

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Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Then, gently pull or twist the knobs (depending on your appliance) to remove them.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of knobs

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Inside these security devices, unpredictable thermal fluctuations within tiny magnetic switches generate the crucial numbers.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Finally, grab 20% off the Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL gaming keyboard, featuring sleek low-profile mechanical switches.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of switches

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The front pockets are the perfect size for your phone, sunglasses, or keys and keep the minimalist design from looking too plain.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
With phones, keys, multi-tools, flashlights, water bottles and charging cables, the modern trouser and jacket pocket has a tough job coping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

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The construction of Terminal B also partially obstructed controllers’ views of two taxiways.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
While Starship achieved the proper orbit, zipping along at 17,500 mph, flight controllers opted to play it safe and bring it back several hours sooner, after just a couple of laps.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

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