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engineering

[en-juh-neer-ing] / ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /




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It works by engineering a civil war within the immune system – to get one part to destroy the part causing disease.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"Today I sit here, tomorrow I stand there," said engineering graduate Rani N., 21, on a break from filming herself, once again, folding a towel.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Coast Guard Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering and later earned four advanced degrees, including a doctorate in systems engineering from George Washington University.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

For example, the pay for a project engineering director has grown 8.15% since last year, according to Payscale.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Hydraulic engineering was a major concern for the first engineers, such as Leonardo, and consequently an immediate one for Galileo and his disciples.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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