gears

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So I shifted gears, pivoting into what is called “strengths-based” pedagogy — in this instance, meaning a discussion of how enslaved people contributed to American environmentalism as we know it today.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

McPeake sees “catalysts likely ahead” as Quantum Computing gears up to launch a more powerful version of its Dirac 3 system, “with a separate next-gen hardware platform also in the pipeline.”

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

McGinn said that they have more gears to go up and he's right.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Now, as the city gears up for these major sporting events, the dispute has expanded from a fight over advertising control into a broader debate over public space and city revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She didn’t have Leo’s power to make gears turn or circuits spark.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan