mechanism

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But it divided opinion, with some saying the mechanism made keyboards less easy to type on, making it feel as though Apple was "prioritising thinness over durability", said Pickerell.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters,” the order reads.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It added there was "currently no mechanism inside the current legislation to check a landlord's credentials".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The team plans to investigate whether the same mechanism can be applied to other magnetic structures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The analogy that is often used is with a clockwork mechanism.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin