motor
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In the past, the motor fuels sector has been accused of putting up prices quickly when the cost of oil rises, but only reducing them slowly when it falls back.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
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
An elite two-point shooter for the Spartans, VanSlooten has a high motor on the offensive side and can play a quick defensive game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
It has provided day-to-day hotel management, raised capital, and even operated motor boats for the hotels.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
He was about to turn on the motor when he saw a swirl of white hovering where the river should be.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing motor
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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