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mechanical

[muh-kan-i-kuhl] / məˈkæn ɪ kəl /


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The 56-year-old and her white-and-silver partner, fitted with cameras and two mechanical claws, are part of a new human-robot cleaning service offered by Chinese household help platform 58.com.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Keeton first heard about Rocket Lab when he was a college student studying mechanical engineering, following the inaugural launch of its Electron rocket in 2017.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Though financiers are known for their obsession with high-end mechanical watches, current and former Wall Streeters said they rarely wore their Patek Philippes to work, opting for affordable timepieces by brands such as Timex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“I think it’s lovely. It’s like a mechanical forest.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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