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axle

[ak-suhl] / ˈæk səl /


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The plant also makes axle tubes that ultimately end up in light-duty Silverados and Sierras.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The Thailand axle shaft manufacturer has reduced costs via consolidation of production lines and system optimization, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 18, 2026

In many instances, teams are using high-speed parts of the track to reduce engine output to the rear axle and charge the battery instead, a process known as "clipping".

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

The maneuvering is actually quite smart for a drummy little compact with about 60% of its weight over the front wheels and a torsion-beam rear axle.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Lighthearted now, I put one foot on the wagon axle, whistled for T.R., and swung myself to the driver’s seat.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

Unionized workers at Dauch Corp. in Three Rivers, Mich., went on strike, halting the supply of axles for General Motors’ pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

As of Sunday, GM appears to have about two weeks’ worth of axles in stock, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The Opel Blitz was stuck fast in the deep gravel bed, almost up to its axles.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

They then raised the church 4 feet off the ground, supported by steel beams, and put it on giant remote-controlled transporters with 56 axles.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 25, 2025

A good place to hide could be under the cars, up between the axles, balancing on a foot-wide iron shock absorber.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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