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apparatus

[ap-uh-rat-uhs, -rey-tuhs] / ˌæp əˈræt əs, -ˈreɪ təs /


NOUN
organization or system
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He took over an apparatus facing stretched air defences, financial uncertainty, stalled peace talks, recruitment problems and widespread bureaucracy and war fatigue.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

In the end she feels revulsion for Skalnik and “the entire apparatus that enabled and encouraged him.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Picture this: a team of camera-clad cleaners and a private chef to boot, all wired with high-tech recording apparatus show up at your home.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

Bond investors warn that the apparatus is holding up more than it appears.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Two weeks later, Lawrence was spreading the news that the apparatus had accelerated protons up to 900,0 volts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Iran, Russia and North Korea have all built elaborate apparatuses to skirt financial blockades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Chief Crowley has also attacked city leadership for cutting her department's budget and eliminating mechanic positions, which she said had resulted in more than 100 fire apparatuses being out of service.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2025

The women of Team USA's gymnastics team capped off an incredibly strong showing at the Paris Olympics on Monay, set to return home with an assortment of medals from various apparatuses.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2024

Because information about these facilities is closely guarded — including their location and the details of their security apparatuses — the thieves who target them often have inside information, according to news reports.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2024

Our daily regimen was just like at the ranch: workouts twice a day on all four apparatuses, with a lunch break and some downtime in between.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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