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mechanical

[muh-kan-i-kuhl] / məˈkæn ɪ kəl /


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Engulfing something roughly the size of another cell presents a difficult mechanical problem.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

The fix is mechanical: Record each gift, with the date and dollar figure, in a single spreadsheet or ledger within 30 days of the transfer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Jack Fitzpatrick, who's studying for a PhD in mechanical engineering, said "it's a great feeling" to have been invited and they're looking forward to the opportunity to take part.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“I know the catastrophic mechanical issues that have plagued Metrolink trains this year have severely undermined the reliability of the system and the confidence of the riders,” said L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

He constructed elaborate fountains, with grottos containing mechanical singing birds.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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