gears
Example Sentences
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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
Once Villa return, for the Super Cup against Paris St-Germain in Salzburg on 12 August, then the gears will turn faster.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Within, there are overlapping metal hoops marked with numbers and symbols suspended from the top, hanging amongst the visible gears and a series of stars falling from the filigree cap at the top.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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