engine

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Even amid cataclysmic energy shocks and relentless spates of white-collar layoffs, the American economic engine appears to be humming along smoothly.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Stepping back, the labor market in many ways has narrowed to a single engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

MV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, is ready to sail again after problems with its main engine put it out of action.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A search was carried out under "challenging conditions" as the vessel's engine room had been flooded and damaged by fire, the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There were seven people now, crawling slowly down the hall, pushing trucks and making engine and siren noises.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry