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[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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The researchers have already used the connectome to study motor control, especially how a fly moves its legs and other body parts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“A grand motor court welcomes you to a residence designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The result is a smaller and lighter motor, without the reliance on rare-earth magnets from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The vehicle in question, the JCB Hydromax, is being built with help from experts at Banbury-based firm Prodrive - which has a prestigious motor sport history.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Actually, can you pick up some motor oil? I think it takes 5W-20. I’ll have to check. What are you going to Gallup for anyway?”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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