mechanism

Example Sentences

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It added there was "currently no mechanism inside the current legislation to check a landlord's credentials".

From BBC

"It is more diversified, less oil-intensive, and better equipped with buffers and emergency response mechanisms."

From BBC

They also aim to better understand the mechanisms behind these interactions and whether other factors play a role.

From Science Daily

That’s because costs are passed on to consumers monthly through an automatic adjustment mechanism, which applies to changes of up to 10%, beyond which ministerial approval is required, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Babies, Steven often uses humour to deflect from what he is really feeling, a coping mechanism that masks the depth of his grief.

From BBC