engine

Example Sentences

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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

Some regularly put their cars in sport mode, which in some models disables the engine from shutting off when the car is idle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The mission's commander, Reid Wiseman, took the "spectacular" images, Nasa says, after the crew completed a final engine burn that set them on a trajectory towards our closest celestial neighbour.

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

After a minute the engine revved again and the Liberty Truck bumped along its way.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse