apparatus
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Ochieng said the mutiny "demonstrates deep divisions and grievances within the security apparatus", in a country whose soldiers are "constantly in the line of fire, fighting militants".
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Given its long history, it is not surprising that Microsoft has built up a formidable government and public relations apparatus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
But the story is getting harder to control, as reports continue to reveal a military apparatus in severe financial and logistical distress.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
According to the driver manual for city firefighters presented to the jury, “the first apparatus in a convoy shall stop at all red lights and stop signs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
They went to Irvington on Tuesday morning, August 27, 1895, aboard an electric trolley, a new kind of streetcar that drew its power through a wheeled conducting apparatus on the roof called a troller.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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"A total of 60 fire apparatuses arrived, just short, just shy of 200 men and women from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, to begin the actual search and rescue and firefighting," Jadallah said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Iran, Russia and North Korea have all built elaborate apparatuses to skirt financial blockades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The women of Team USA's gymnastics team capped off an incredibly strong showing at the Paris Olympics on Monay, set to return home with an assortment of medals from various apparatuses.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2024
Because information about these facilities is closely guarded — including their location and the details of their security apparatuses — the thieves who target them often have inside information, according to news reports.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
Most of the Humans’ apparatuses had to do with creating light or heat.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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