bearings

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The parts housing the bearings helped hold the jet’s underwing engines in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Even its piercing eyes are crafted from vehicle bearings, completing a sculpture that is both intricate and awesome.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 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

Confused, Pong twisted around and tried to get his bearings.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat