automatic
Example Sentences
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Those who missed the deadline face an automatic £100 penalty.
From BBC
“During dense fog avoid travel and do not rely on automatic headlights,” the County Of Tulare wrote on Facebook following the incident.
From Los Angeles Times
The union is focused on an immediate 16% raise for new teachers, an across-the-board 3% raise in the contract’s second year and significant automatic pay hikes tied to years of experience and continued education.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s not automatic and needs a close look.”
From MarketWatch
Anyone who fails to complete a required return by the end of Saturday faces an automatic £100 fine and the possibility of further penalties.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.