mechanical
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It was not immediately clear whether the aircraft had developed a mechanical or any other technical problem, or had been downed by Iranian fire.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Another voter, Khachatur Movsisyan, a 59-year-old mechanical engineer, said he had backed an opposition party "because the country, and all of us, need change -- in foreign policy, domestic policy and in negotiations with Azerbaijan."
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
They also conducted controlled laboratory experiments using an automated testing system known as "SpongeBot," which reproduces the mechanical stress that sponges experience during dishwashing.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
He manipulates mechanical arms remotely, using hand and arm sensors to make them pick up a pot of coffee, pour it into a mug and put the pot back in the coffee maker.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The likelihood of United Flight 001 arriving on time obviously shifted—with the weather, mechanical issues, pilot quality, and so on.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing mechanical
"The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
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