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torque

noun

variants or torc

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as in beads

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 torque RoboParty also revealed that the RP1 delivers peak joint torque of up to 160 N•m. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 The gargantuan mill is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and makes 1,167 hp and 1,100 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026 This is the Torcal, a fastback SUV with more torque than any Bentley before it. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 The Scat Pack tested gets the High-Output model, which ups boost and huffs 30 psi through 54-mm Garrett GT2054 turbochargers, taking power output to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque

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The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Picardo also said that Monica Vinader’s unisex range is resonating with customers, creating an opportunity to produce men’s bracelets, rings and necklaces.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Bustle traces the military revival to McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester and Vaquera showing versions in spring 2026, with more brands piling in for fall by adding buttons and rope details.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Bustle traces the revival to spring 2026, when McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester and Vaquera showed versions, and notes that more brands have added buttons and rope details for fall.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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