mechanic

Example Sentences

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Service stations remained scarce, but gasoline could be purchased at hardware stores, and every town had a tinkerer or two—often a bicycle repairman turned mechanic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The absurdity level keeps rising, but it will feel familiar to anyone who’s ever felt like their mechanic is speaking in an entirely different language.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Others affected by the fire include mechanic and MOT tester David Mills, who lost his entire collection of tools.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"We've been switching more to smaller equipment just because it's more efficient on fuel and it can still do what we need it to do," said head mechanic Jonah Monahan.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Grandpa said let’s ring up Mr. Shackleford and get him to send a mechanic.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns