gears
Example Sentences
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He said they were also desirable due to being quiet and "so fast at the twist of a throttle", along with not having gears or refuelling to worry about.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Kimi Antonelli was 10 when his father Marco first realised the boy sitting on his lap, operating the steering and gears, might have an exceptional talent as a racing driver.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
I realize that’s a heavy way to wrap up the week, so let’s shift gears.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
As Apple gears up for expected iPhone price hikes, the company is rolling out a new payment option that will let its U.S. users lease devices similar to how they would finance a car.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The gears of the heavens had gotten gummed up, and now it would be daytime forever.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
