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Recent Examples of engine
McGrath said officers around the vehicle, saw a firearm in the sleeping man’s lap and police ordered him to put his hands on the steering wheel when the engine began to rev up.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Eight engines three water tendersone helicoptertwo dozersand four hand crews have all been fighting the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
It is thought that a malfunction during the engine burn left the craft unable to reach the velocity needed to escape orbit and reach Venus, according to NASA.
—James Powel, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The recall covers the following cars equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine:
Need a break?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Eight engines three water tendersone helicoptertwo dozersand four hand crews have all been fighting the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
It is thought that a malfunction during the engine burn left the craft unable to reach the velocity needed to escape orbit and reach Venus, according to NASA.
—James Powel, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The recall covers the following cars equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine:
Need a break?
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
Noun
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However, achieving automation and connectivity between disparate machines, systems and factory locations will first require a holistic data foundation.—
Marco Santos,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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This would require innovative technologies and a machine learning model that could understand the consumer’s buying history and preferences with more nuance than existing models.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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This cordless vac has powerful suction, cyclonic filtration, a brushless motor, an easily removable roller bar, and lights on the vacuum head to better see pet hair and dander.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The 700-watt motor and stainless-steel blades crush ice as well as pricier blenders thanks in part to strong stainless-steel blades, all-metal drive, and a four-sided pitcher which helps to bounce ingredients into the blade’s vortex during blending.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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