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as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own
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Recent Examples of machine
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Making the machine a reality took years of negotiation and real institutional sacrifice—CERN had to shed roughly 800 permanent staff over the construction period to absorb the cost.
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Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Noun
Some sort of machine, monitored by a staffer, stands behind them.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Making the machine a reality took years of negotiation and real institutional sacrifice—CERN had to shed roughly 800 permanent staff over the construction period to absorb the cost.
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Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Verb
The tool is made from Grade 5 titanium and is also CNC machined, meaning there are no sharp edges or rough spots on the tool.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
Although lightweight and robust, the material is notoriously difficult to machine, requiring more work to achieve the angles.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine
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Chevrolet's 2027 Silverado will feature two new small-block V8 engine options.
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Investigators found no evidence of engine problems, fuel contamination or weight issues with the flight, the report said.
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Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels.
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Its biggest change is the introduction of the BMW i3, a fully electric version of the car.
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Second in Austria marked Verstappen’s best result of the season — bettering his third in Canada.
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Hale, meanwhile, switched parties last year, arguing that running as a Republican will better his chances at beating Moore.
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Gonzalez said a summary of the incident did not indicate that any occupants, other than the driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash.
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The company has also added stations to inspect class six and eight commercial trucks and buses along with new cameras for interior inspections for all vehicles.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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This evolution has already occurred in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
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Across 35 years of international expansion, TAB has continued refining its advisory architecture to reflect evolving leadership pressures.
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Ryan Stephan, acting director of cargo landers for the Moon Base program, said the faster mission cadence will help NASA refine its operations.
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To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
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Apollo 3 will offer both bipedal and wheeled configurations, with wheels providing efficiency and regulatory compliance for initial industrial deployments, while bipedal versions target broader applications.
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“Machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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