mechanic

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Their maternal grandfather was a race-car driver and mechanic, and their father was a photographer for Street Chopper Magazine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Every morning, the chief executive of Ford Motor F -2.87%decrease; red down pointing triangle checks the same number: How big is the nationwide mechanic shortage at its dealerships?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

If the problem is due to a mechanical issue, like the sensors not working, it could be fixed by an elevator mechanic pretty quickly.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

"It's sad that they want to shut it down," said Jose Antonio Morgado, a 59-year-old mechanic who has worked seasonal refuelling operations at the plant since 1989.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Now even their parents were too swift to talk about Onyeka, his good mechanic job in town, his bicycle, his good behavior, as if he were already a member of the family.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie