bearings

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Boston and New York, a newly mature MTT found his bearings, no longer the next Leonard Bernstein but the first and only Michael Tilson Thomas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I took my iPhone and our decrepit vacuum into my workshop after supper, googled “Kenmore Progressive vacuum noisy” and found what I wanted—a YouTube video showing how to replace the motor bearings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Returning three years after its initial run of episodes, the second season of Dan Erickson’s highly stylized, off-putting workplace drama extended the mythology of Lumon Industries without losing its narrative bearings.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

In the light of morning, taking his bearings, he was overjoyed to see Mt.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig