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invention

[in-ven-shuhn] / ɪnˈvɛn ʃən /




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The British invention he's trialling is amongst others being developed across the world, competing with the hope of a place on upcoming moon bases and space stations.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

And it turns out there’s an ingenious, inexpensive little invention that combines the pacifier with the medicine syringe.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

The reply might be right, but it might not capture the full story – such as Joseph Swan’s parallel invention at the same time as Edison’s.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“Discovery and invention remain the purview of the human mind and creative human genius,” Stassun said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

A Bach invention, a Brahms symphony, and a Beatles song are different forms in different genres, and at first they may sound as if they have nothing in common.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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