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Behold, one of the last remaining delivery systems for a proper six-speed manual transmission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
And it is proper: a leather-stitched, handball-sized shift knob, ever shivering with engine revs, the short throws between gears landing in oiled, notchy slots.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He railed against the charity known as FireAid, saying it failed to provide proper relief to fire survivors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
There are some detailed instructions about what to bring, the proper care of toe shoes, and so on.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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