mechanics
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At one point these diminutive, muttering, bewhiskered mechanics accompany Grogu on a side quest, piling into a bitty space ship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Quantum mechanics operates on incredibly tiny scales, and scientists are constantly developing more precise tools to measure and control phenomena such as photons, the particles that carry light.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
“We have clear policies prohibiting both actual and simulated gambling, and a set of rules governing how game creators can use gameplay mechanics like paid random items,” the Roblox spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The mechanics sound technical right up until you say plainly what happened.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
“When you think about the actual mechanics of the whole deal, it’s actually kind of hilarious, isn’t it?”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing mechanics
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Engineering - Introductory
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STAAR English I: Composition, Revision, and Editing
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