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motor

[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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The boat was leaking fuel and continuing to emit exhaust from the motor as it sank.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

These problems develop as misfolded α-synuclein accumulates in motor neurons.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The U.S. has lost some 75,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2025, including 25,900 in motor vehicle and parts production.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

"Whilst we will compensate victims of any injuries from e-scooters or electric motor bikes, everyone else has to pay for that," she said.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Daddy idled the motor and Mr. Johnson looped a long rope around some branches on the rose of Sharon bushes so the boat would stay put while Daddy reached for Peach.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

"China is trying to create this sort of high-tech economy that's digitally connected, that's AI-powered, and that builds on its existing strengths today in batteries, EVs, motors and other related technology."

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Actuators, motors and gears are the muscles and the clearest near-term business case; beyond Schaeffler, Bosch has tied up with Neura Robotics and Magna has taken a stake in Sanctuary AI.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Applied supplies components for aircraft that don’t go into orbit, including drones, as well as parts for solid-rocket motors that power missiles.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

What did that have to do with fixing motors, anyway?

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

The U.S. economy has motored along, powered by the artificial-intelligence build-out and a stock-market rally lifting spending among higher-income households.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

As the boat motored across the sea, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said other nations should come to Cuba's aid.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

As the Zodiac motored into the harbor, Dillais carried fishing gear for cover.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2025

Arráez, meanwhile, motored up the line and through the base, then slammed into Dubón.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2025

She started the engine and motored slowly out in the direction of the open water, following the current.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

Cricketer-turned-TV personality Flintoff was one of three co-hosts of the long-running BBC motoring show at the time of the crash.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

But a rival motoring group, the upstart American Automobile Association, feared that a race on open roads would tarnish the industry’s already-poor record on safety, and lobbied against it.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Rival motoring group the AA said the chances of motorists seeing a cut in fuel prices would depend on where they lived due to what it called "the pump-price postcode lottery".

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

How could his own motoring heart, with its valves and pressure systems, turn out an unknowable thing?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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