invention
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The British invention is not the only piece of equipment in development and testing.
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
In fact, the “pie chart” remains in use to this very day, although the Incorrigible children themselves are rarely, if ever, given credit for its invention.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing invention
The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
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"Hitching a Ride"
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The Stone Age - Middle School and High School
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