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gearbox

[geer-boks] / ˈgɪərˌbɒks /


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That dropped him down the field again and his race came to an end with a suspected gearbox failure on lap 39.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Interfering with molecular systems like the T9SS gearbox could also prevent bacteria from moving and from releasing harmful proteins that contribute to disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

German gearbox maker Renk Group lifted its midterm revenue-growth expectations as Europe increases spending on military equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

He told me it was unlike any car on the market, and that new features of gearbox, ignition, and engine design would certainly stamp it a winner if no bad luck overtook him.

From The Man Who Drove the Car by Pemberton, Max, Sir




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