bearings

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The parts housing the bearings helped hold the jet’s underwing engines in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"During the journey, the passengers lost their bearings and remained at sea for six days without food or water," the coastguard stated.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

After forgetting her prepared remarks in her seat and finding her bearings, Buckley delivered one of the night’s best speeches.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Before I could get my bearings, Bud took off at a dead run straight up a ravine, bucking now and then but running, always running.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover