automatic

Example Sentences

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District officials said that they are fine with the automatic raise approach but that the district also must be able to afford the increases.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Consumer advocates have been calling for something similar to IRS Direct File for decades, pointing with exasperation to supposedly forward-thinking European countries like the Netherlands, where tax filing is automatic and painless.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

When Vale clinched automatic promotion from League Two last season, supporters packed the pub to celebrate and sing 'The Wonder of You', the Elvis Presley hit played before home games.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That began to change in the 1920s, thanks to improvements in automatic doors, controls and leveling technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

One ring in and some automatic lady told me I have the wrong number.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson