mechanism
Example Sentences
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Although the research focused on plants, Tharp wanted to know whether the same mechanism might exist in other organisms.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
“The most immediate—and economically painful—adjustment mechanism is demand destruction, which is already becoming evident.”
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Long before the current artificial intelligence boom, he was experimenting with the idea of turning truth into a market mechanism.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
"Parens patriae" or "father of the people" powers, existed "to secure a child's protection and safety from serious harm where there is no adequate mechanism available", they said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Nor could he search very long; the mechanism had almost failed.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing mechanism
Power Suffix: -ism
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Engineering - Introductory
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The Suffix -ism, Part 1
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