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mechanic

[muh-kan-ik] / məˈkæn ɪk /
NOUN
machinist
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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

"To make a bike for that kind of challenge is amazing, and the fact they've managed to get 11 grand for the tandem is the icing on the cake," said Mercian mechanic Bob Smith.

From BBC • May 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

We even tracked down Clay Kast, the white mechanic who had modified Walter’s truck and converted it to a low-rider.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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