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motor

[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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The team found that motor control in fruit flies mostly occurs locally.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

L3Harris gathers explosive propellant, nozzles and casings for the rocket motor that powers it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A grand motor court welcomes you to a residence designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The vehicle in question, the JCB Hydromax, is being built with help from experts at Banbury-based firm Prodrive - which has a prestigious motor sport history.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Twice Ralph called Ti Fifi on his cell phone to report that the ambulance had broken down—the engine tended to overheat when there wasn’t enough motor oil.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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