mechanism

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The Congolese authorities also said that the scheme is not a "permanent relocation mechanism or an outsourcing of migration policies".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Apple's "butterfly" keyboard design - a mechanism introduced in 2015 for laptop keyboards - was a "rare misstep in reliability", said Pickerell.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"We know these highly invasive cells have this really cool mechanism to push proteins really fast, really rapidly where they need them at the front of the cell," Jim said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters,” the order reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

One morning, Dad plunked bread slices in the old toaster that sat on the counter and pushed the mechanism down and then went to the stove to pour coffee.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam