motion
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The simulations incorporated the measured properties of the star and its companion, along with the physical equations governing orbital motion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
But the mysterious triangular signal showed no evidence of the same pronounced motion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Polanski was not present for the vote on the motion, after leaving the conference early to campaign in Holborn and St Pancras.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Eventually, Walmart and its robotics partner designed small robots on wheels with motion and obstacle sensors, and are now installing them in more than a dozen warehouses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Duane twisted his neck around, following Magic’s sudden departure, watching the whole unexpected episode unravel before his eyes in slow motion.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
True Food Kitchen has also filed first-day motions seeking court approval to continue operations during the bankruptcy process, including paying employee wages and benefits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Clancy’s attorneys have filed motions of their own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Slipping into survival mode, going through the motions without feeling the crushing weight of the reality of a situation, can be an adaptive response when you’re in the middle of a crisis.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
"This year I'm here, and I'm kind of just going through the motions, really."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
As I exhale, Thaya Jaan motions for her to bring the phone closer.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
She motioned to the Egyptian busts and said: "These heads, they talk to me."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He motioned for me to lead us back into the water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Glenn then quickly motioned for Liu and Levito to join her in the kiss-and-cry area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
When Valerie demanded to know where the person they detained lived, she said, an agent vaguely motioned at a nearby apartment building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
Regan called out, and Callaway motioned at her to be quiet, his normally jovial face tight with worry.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
"And this is why this film exists and why I exist as an artist because of those people right there," he added, motioning to his family and crew.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
He visits the bakery often and waits for his food “literally where the car is right now,” he said, motioning to where tables and chairs are normally placed for customers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
“We are aware,” Lambert said motioning to the property and the horn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
"This should all be underwater," he says, motioning towards the parched expanse of exposed white rocks.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
“Síguenme,” he says, motioning for us to follow him up the stairs.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing motion
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer - Introductory
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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