contraption
Example Sentences
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The first time I wore them, the contraption felt like a puppeteer controlling my legs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It was initially greeted with skepticism, but the potential of the cool contraption quickly drew attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
His hair-trigger homemade contraption pressured all three major networks into giving Kiritsis airtime to explain his grievances to the public.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Step closer and you hear the contraption appearing to breathe, a tinkling sound like wind chimes emanating from the cooling mechanism that keeps its innards colder than outer space.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
Mr. Curtain waved elegantly at the contraption behind him, rather like a game show hostess displaying fabulous prizes.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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