mechanism

Example Sentences

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By invoking constitutional mechanisms and activating the temporary governing arrangement, authorities aim to signal that the system remains intact despite the loss of its apex figure.

From BBC

Experts also reported little evidence that Iran is actively resuming its efforts to enrich uranium let alone building a bomb-detonating mechanism.

From Los Angeles Times

"The temporal ratchet mechanism fundamentally alters our view of how cytokinesis works," emphasized Jan Brugués, corresponding author of the study.

From Science Daily

According to Chinni, this mechanism may contribute more iron than melting ice shelves do.

From Science Daily

The change was emphatically backed by the Rugby Football Union's Council, with 51 votes in favour of switching away from a traditional promotion and relegation mechanism and only four against.

From BBC