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Recent Examples of engine
Bailey said an engine has been out of service for weeks in Midtown, one of Atlanta's busiest parts, and warned that the situation could impact response times.
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Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Analysts pointed to an improving North American truck market, which is goods news for the heavy-duty engine maker.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Initial public offerings, once a reliable engine of economic dynamism that let ordinary Americans invest in tomorrow’s great companies, have plummeted.
—Todd J. Zywicki, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Analysts pointed to an improving North American truck market, which is goods news for the heavy-duty engine maker.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Initial public offerings, once a reliable engine of economic dynamism that let ordinary Americans invest in tomorrow’s great companies, have plummeted.
—Todd J. Zywicki, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engine
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Retired salesman and Air Force veteran Bud Levell, 72, has spent most of his life repairing old radios, machines and anything with wires.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers praise the Serta pet bed for its durability, machine-washable cover and orthopedic memory foam.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That motor comes mated to a centrifugal clutch with a CVT transmission and … wait for it … a belt final drive on an aluminum swingarm.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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The government approved a range of measures two weeks ago to cut fuel prices, including a temporary reduction in excise taxes on motor fuels, expansion of a rebate for truckers and bus operators that use diesel fuel, and extension of a program that helps low-income people with their heating costs.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engine. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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