motor
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Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Cuba's main economic motor of tourism has also been impacted.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
When these brain age measurements were compared with motor function scores, a clear pattern emerged.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Starting in the mid-2000s, China became the unlikely motor of the wine world, growing its share of global imports from less than 1% to 8% by 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The taxi’s Jade orb winked on, and the motor sputtered to life.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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