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engine

[en-juhn] / ˈɛn dʒən /


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In response, they reduced the engine power and carried out a series of checks.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Accident investigators probing a Ryanair RYA -1.00%decrease; down pointing triangle plane that experienced engine failure while flying over Greece last month found bird remains inside an engine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“Moreover, AI should meaningfully enhance the company’s content recommendation engine and ad targeting capabilities.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The engine had undergone ultrasonic inspections in May this year with no findings of fault, the report stated.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

This assumption became the engine of their doom.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it sent 10 fire engines, a command support unit, technical rescue teams and other resources to the scene.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Pilots received indications of high vibrations in one of the jet’s two engines, followed by a loud bang, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"The ferry engines were filled with water because of the heavy winds and eventually they failed, save for one."

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

More than 900 firefighters, 36 engines, six water tenders, seven dozers, 26 hand crews and six helicopters are assigned to the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

At first George thought maybe the engines had started up again.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis




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