elevator

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Do they sort of sidle up to you in the elevator and say, “Good job”? Or do they ignore you in the cafeteria and hope that this passes?

From Slate • May 12, 2026

If the problem is due to a mechanical issue, like the sensors not working, it could be fixed by an elevator mechanic pretty quickly.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Some components had been strengthened, such as elevator doors, while others were designed to flex under pressure, including gaseous distribution panels.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

When a store puts in an order, a robot locates the correct bin, grabs the tote using extendable metal arms and carries it to a glass elevator that delivers the item to a human.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The elevator doors slammed shut, and it zipped left and then bolted up.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton