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something used to achieve an end
  • sincerely believes that the machinery of government can be used to better people's lives

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The first known use of machinery was in 1687

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“Machinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machinery. Accessed 11 May. 2021.

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