mechanics
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Quantum batteries operate using core principles of quantum mechanics, including superposition and entanglement, rather than the chemical processes used in today's batteries.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Those experiences made clear how rapidly theoretical arguments about constitutional structure can reshape the mechanics of elections.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
There are now road builders, mechanics, stonemasons, and bakers, to name four.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Near the lone hangar, lethargic mechanics in grease-stained uniforms poked among the entrails of decrepit jets far removed from their vintage years.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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