mechanism
Example Sentences
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But a system that works primarily for the top tier is less a development system than a sorting mechanism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“There’s no guarantee or mechanism to assure that illegal operators will pay the taxes or fulfill their obligations,” Rivera said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In other words, the balancing mechanism is being stressed by the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
"That is a very candid account of probably what I was thinking at the time, but there was no space or avenue or mechanism for me to put that on the table," Sir Philip said.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The housing code was rarely enforced, and its most important mechanism, the power of the city to correct code violations and bill landlords, was not once exercised by the city council, which oversaw housing issues.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing mechanism
Power Suffix: -ism
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The Suffix -ism, Part 1
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