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engine

[en-juhn] / ˈɛn dʒən /


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During her life she secured more than 25 other permits, including for shoe-manufacturing equipment, improved window frames and sashes and a rotary engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Though the company’s theme parks division has served as its economic engine for years, Disney recently indicated it expects to see “headwinds” in international tourism to its U.S. parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Shares of other engine suppliers were higher in overseas trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Television rights are the economic engine of college sports, with windfalls flowing directly into universities’ coaching salaries, facilities and recruiting infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

On the morning of the 13th, sensors in the engine room had registered radiation levels on deck at more than twice normal.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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