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automatic

[aw-tuh-mat-ik] / ˌɔ təˈmæt ɪk /




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An email sent to the app’s developers returned an automatic response with a download link for Max.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

England captain and all-time record scorer Kane remains irreplaceable - as shown against Uruguay and Japan - as the main striker, while Bukayo Saka's quality and major tournament experience make him an automatic choice.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Fernandez’s boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, was sentenced to death in 2018, and his automatic appeal petition is currently pending in California Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"Creating routines around eating may reduce that burden and make healthy choices feel more automatic."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“The spell book shows you how to create automatic illusions, but you can also paint them manually too.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston