engine

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Even amid cataclysmic energy shocks and relentless spates of white-collar layoffs, the American economic engine appears to be humming along smoothly.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

And the recent engine of global production growth, the American shale patch, is showing fresh signs of slowing—raising the prospects that future supply will be more limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

MV Lord of the Isles had suspended sailings on 28 March after a "technical issue" with its main engine.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Twenty Thai crew members returned home in mid-March, while three of their colleagues were missing and presumed trapped in the damaged engine compartment.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The steam engine let out a puffy hiss on its tracks, reminding us of what lay ahead.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan