in gear
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He said firefighters were working in gear designed to protect them from external heat, as well as coping with the scorching temperatures of the blaze itself.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Tehran salesman Efran, 18, told AFP he hopes an end to sanctions would put the Iranian economy back in gear.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Like most dealership mechanics, he had to buy his own equipment, frequenting “tool trucks” to finance thousands of dollars in gear on payment plans up to $200 a week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
It was not going to be a contact practice, but it was another step towards helping Leonard get his game back in gear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
She sighed, started her car, and went to put it in gear.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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