automatic

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That should make the battle for second place and an automatic berth in the knockout rounds an interesting one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Behind the crosshatched front grille lives a well-tempered, turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and permanent all-wheel drive, including a digitally controlled limited-slip differential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Last year, the government said it was reviving the "landmark" Turner Pension Commission which reported in 2006, under the last Labour government, and led to the roll-out of automatic enrolment into pension saving.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That works even better now because the equipment he already has still includes modern technology such as guidance systems — automatic steering to avoid overlap and save on fuel — that help improve productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Can we really trust Natalie? Did Mom tell Ms. Morales anything she’s not telling us? Has Ms. Morales heard anything new from Mom besides those stupid automatic texts?”

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix