bearings

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I took my iPhone and our decrepit vacuum into my workshop after supper, googled “Kenmore Progressive vacuum noisy” and found what I wanted—a YouTube video showing how to replace the motor bearings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Ian Littleworth’s Happy, the dissolute son always looking for an easy way out, seems unsettled not only in his bearings but in his command of the script.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

It simply means getting your bearings before you turn on the heat: chopping vegetables and herbs, measuring ingredients, rereading the recipe once more with a clear head.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

If I lost my bearings and fell down that, it’d probably be my last fall.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds