mechanism
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The UN secretary general created the task force in March to spearhead a mechanism to allow fertilisers and related raw materials such as ammonia, sulphur and urea through the strait.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
But the larger significance is that a longevity mechanism from one mammal was successfully transferred to another.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out excess proteins and other unnecessary material.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
He counters that "we know the mechanism is there, it makes sense".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
He could hear the mechanism of the clock complaining as the first b of the interrupted bong hovered in the air.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
Vocabulary lists containing mechanism
Power Suffix: -ism
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Engineering - Introductory
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The Suffix -ism, Part 1
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