apparatus
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Arguing that the concept is unscientific simply because journalists use it loosely and without precision ignores the standard statistical apparatus scientists rely on to quantify anomalies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
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
That’s not to mention the massive uptick in investment in surveillance apparatus, a move often fueled by artificial intelligence.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The marked papers were collected and brought to the printer who had a hand press containing an adjustable date apparatus, and racks of slugs before her.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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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
There are also prize apparatuses dedicated largely to Funko’s plastic figurines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025
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
Gymnasts set up their apparatuses, but with the ship swaying, they kept getting bucked off.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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