gears
Example Sentences
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I realize that’s a heavy way to wrap up the week, so let’s shift gears.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Harry Smith kicked eight goals from eight, while Noah Hodkinson and Sam Eseh also went over for the relentless Warriors, who went up through the gears in the second half.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
As Apple gears up for expected iPhone price hikes, the company is rolling out a new payment option that will let its U.S. users lease devices similar to how they would finance a car.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Shein recorded a loss for the first quarter on slowing sales, as the fast-fashion giant gears up for a planned Hong Kong listing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
So when Big Ma had announced she’d be baking chicken for tonight’s supper, I saw the gears turning in Fern’s mind.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
