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invention

[in-ven-shuhn] / ɪnˈvɛn ʃən /




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It is also a testament to the democratizing power of the camera: Is there another invention that has enabled people from all walks of life to realize their artistic visions on such a scale?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Moral outrage at the behaviour of young people is nothing new and predates the invention of e-bikes by a considerable margin.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The study’s authors effectively found that necessity is the mother of invention.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

For sheer spectacle, behold the first physical build of General Grievous’ Wheel Bike, an invention previously only realized in CGI but built specifically for the museum at Lucas’ request.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Or creating a schematic for an invention that would’ve shifted the world.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

It also accused Apple of using its inventions "without license or authority".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Some breakthroughs in physics come from brand new inventions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

You can bring America’s inventions to life below.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

On the back of hopes it could save farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars, the Monarch tractor made Time magazine’s list of the year’s best inventions in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

Dad gets carried away with his inventions; Mom’s a math teacher so she zeroes right in on things.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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