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mechanism

[mek-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm /




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The lack of a path to a resolution has focused concern on the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran is restricting maritime traffic and setting up a payment mechanism to charge tolls for crossing ships.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

A 2025 study in Science reported another potential longevity mechanism involving cGAS, a protein better known for its role in immune defense.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out excess proteins and other unnecessary material.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He counters that "we know the mechanism is there, it makes sense".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But he didn’t hear the familiar click of the mechanism releasing.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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