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appliance

[uh-plahy-uhns] / əˈplaɪ əns /
NOUN
machine, usually with domestic purpose
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It's important women have the option to enter the profession, said Yang Mengchen, who leads another all-women repair and appliance cleaning team.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Across the frequencies examined, the study ruled out transmissions stronger than roughly 10-110 watts, comparable to the power consumption of a typical household appliance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Midea, the home appliance maker, grew into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioners and other appliances after its founding in southern China in 1968, mostly making products for other brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A total of nine pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, high volume pump and 60 firefighters are engaged in the firefighting operations.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I say, “David, no way. The last thing we need is you pulling apart another kitchen appliance and turning it into some robo chef.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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