- plural of bearing.
bearings
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Like other German carmakers and suppliers, the group has struggled with competition for its key products, which include ball bearings and electric vehicle parts, especially from Chinese manufacturers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Soon, Klara comes home with Josie, getting her bearings in the world outside the store and trying to prove to the skeptical Chrissy that she can be a valuable addition to the household.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
After a slow start as the then-35-year-old with no prior managerial experience found his bearings, Chandler built a talented team which became the envy of non-league football nationwide.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
One possibility is that this new Fed moves too slowly to respond to the oil-price shock while it finds its intellectual bearings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The starter’s silver-plated gong rang, a sprocket turned, a valve opened, and the engine whooshed to life on exquisitely machined shafts and bearings.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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