invention
Example Sentences
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A nation worth defending isn’t merely one strong enough to field an army, but one prosperous enough to reward work, invention and ambition.
The iPhone is not only Apple’s most important product to date, but one of the most influential inventions in modern history.
From Barron's
“It’s way more sturdy than paper. Even more when you wrap it up with duct tape, the greatest invention ever.”
From Literature
It’s full of fantastical inventions, such as flying cars, dinner-generating machines and canine treadmills—complete with fire hydrants.
At Bell Labs, Kelly would sometimes handpick teams and create such a mix, as was the case for the transistor invention in the late 1940s.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
