insertion

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At main engine cutoff, when the RS-25 engines shut down, the spacecraft was traveling at more than 18,000 miles per hour and reached its intended orbital insertion point with high precision.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

During the process, the insertion of a breathing tube damaged his vocal cords, leaving him questioning whether he would ever be able to sing again, he told The Times in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

DexCom has since owned up to its reliability issues, saying they originated with the subcut needle insertion mechanism rather than the sensor itself.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Also, after every IUD insertion, Krajewski offers patients a cup of tea—a routine picked up while working for Planned Parenthood and similar clinics.

From Slate • Sep. 7, 2025

Root lined up the insertion team at the perimeter.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer