motor
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A typical EV motor uses strong, permanent magnets made from rare earths such as neodymium to spin the rotor and propel the car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Data collected using robot arms offer richer insights into motor skills and object manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Ferrari isn't the only motor industry giant to face a backlash over going electric.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
And fear, as always, is an excellent motor for obedience.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Daddy idled the motor and Mr. Johnson looped a long rope around some branches on the rose of Sharon bushes so the boat would stay put while Daddy reached for Peach.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Vocabulary lists containing motor
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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