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mechanical

[muh-kan-i-kuhl] / məˈkæn ɪ kəl /


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"The market's reaction remains almost mechanical at this point," said Stephen Innes, an analyst at SPI Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Mike Sandford, from Redhill in Surrey, said that he was "extremely worried" about the possible mental impact if he retired from his role as a full-time mechanical design engineer.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"We've known that for people with osteoarthritis, higher loads in their knee accelerate progression, and that changing the foot angle can reduce knee load," said Uhlrich, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The hip-based exoskeleton uses AI software to interpret movements, providing mechanical force that aids uphill climbs and walking in sand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A mechanical explanation, by contrast, is about external causes, not internal ones.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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