a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site
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Recent Examples of torqueThe steering wheel can monitor and adjust everything from how much brake pressure each tire receives to the differential, which is how much torque distribution goes to the tires.—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 When presented with that sort of leverage, Roger Goodell’s instinct is to apply torque.—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026 Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques.—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 Both feature a dual-motor power train, which produces 449 hp and 487 ft lbs of torque in the former, and 536 hp and 549 ft lbs of torque in the latter.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Sleep Foundation notes that weighted blankets can contain glass beads, plastic pellets, ball bearings or other materials, and the choice of filler directly affects how warm the blanket sleeps.
Guests enjoy stand-up paddleboard yoga, hikes, a 62-foot luxury dinner yacht, and kids' programs (including Fun Mountain with an arcade, bowling, ropes course, climbing area, and more).
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Does anyone want to check the trunk of MacKinnon's car for ropes or bottles of bleach, because this is something a psychopathic killer would do.