vibrations

Example Sentences

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In an old building, there is a good chance that infrasound is present, particularly in basements where aging pipes and ventilation systems produce low-frequency vibrations.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

It is monitoring equipment in its fleet of mills for odd vibrations and other signs that maintenance is needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The retired nurse, who lives on Attleboro Lane, claimed vibrations caused by heavy machinery had damaged their property: "It's destroyed our home, I'm embarrassed about home, it's falling apart."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These small devices store and transfer energy through mechanical vibrations rather than magnetic fields.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

It is perfectly silent, but you can feel the sudden sharp vibrations through the bottoms of your feet.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss