motion
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He noted their initial motion to dismiss argued Ohta had disallowed critical evidence in the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The motion needed a two-thirds majority from each of the three Orders – bishops, clergy, and lay members.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice,” the motion filed by U.S.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
“Capital is in motion as market fundamentals and provider relationships are re-evaluated, and BlackRock is the trusted destination,” BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Just like the North Star and all its whirling, starry brethren, a person’s idea of where “home” is remains in perpetual motion, one’s whole life long.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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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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