motor

Example Sentences

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ALS — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — is a neurological disorder that destroys motor neurons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Still, wholesale trade weakened for a third month in the last four, pulled down by activity in motor vehicles and parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He does not like the way the power tails off in the later part of straights as the electrical motor runs out of power and starts to regenerate energy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But then I saw the tracks all decorated with colorful pennant banners and a motor revved, nearly matching the speed of my heartbeat.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry