mechanism

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To be sure, the actual fuel price paid by airlines varies, as some companies hedge that through derivatives and other mechanisms, and also differ depending on geographic sourcing, inventories and other differences.

From MarketWatch

A permanent, coordinated mechanism is required, a true regional defense system.

From The Wall Street Journal

If human intelligence depends on system-level organization rather than a single general-purpose mechanism, then building artificial general intelligence may require more than simply scaling up specialized tools.

From Science Daily

"For human therapists, there are governing boards and mechanisms for providers to be held professionally liable for mistreatment and malpractice," Iftikhar said.

From Science Daily

Although the connection between polyamines and cancer has been recognized for years, the detailed mechanisms behind their role in tumor progression have remained unclear.

From Science Daily