mechanics

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Those experiences made clear how rapidly theoretical arguments about constitutional structure can reshape the mechanics of elections.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Fans were given a say in key decisions, voting online to shape production and game mechanics, from choosing tribe colors to requiring castaways to earn rice and supplies instead of receiving them at the start.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

There are now road builders, mechanics, stonemasons, and bakers, to name four.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

At this call, the mechanics who had surrounded the truck walked off into the oil-and-gasoline scented dimness, going back to their own work.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty