industrial

as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.

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Recent Examples of industrial Court filings from the former players allege how Lorch methodically groomed and abused children from some of the nation’s poorest communities, cunningly and cruelly preying on their desperation and love of the city game, on an almost industrial scale. Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025 This could offer a scalable, environmentally friendly method to recover metals from electronic and industrial waste streams. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 Lead poisoning isn’t just an industrial-age problem. New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025 Batches of fresh salsa, homemade chocolate bars, children’s clothes, candles and upcycled goods are now among the offerings at a new artisan craft market — and bakery storefront — in industrial Belmont. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for industrial
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  • Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Its improved flexibility, joint control, and mechanical balance enable it to mimic human movement more closely than ever before.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Earlier this year, farmworkers began moving into the 47-unit Stone Pine Cove development of pre-manufactured homes, which is separate from this project, but additional housing is still needed as agricultural production rebounds.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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