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motor

[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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At least we can confirm he has retained some motor skills, and it’s possible he couldn’t hear the press yelling at him or just decided to ignore them.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

Overall, motor fuel prices rose by 23% compared to August last year.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

License plates are used to connect registered vehicles to their owners and are issued to all passenger vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, motorcycles, permanent trailers, trailer coaches and park trailers registered in the state.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The big exception was motor fuels, purchases of which were 4.2% lower in June than a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Somkit expertly steered the boat to the north side of the bridge, trimming the motor to match the speed of the current.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

Calls have grown for these levies to be extended to hybrid vehicles, which combine electric motors and internal combustion engines.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Automakers oppose the mandate, citing interference from electric vehicle motors and an estimated $3.8 billion cost to mitigate the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

But officials are most concerned about young riders on the electric bicycles and motorcycles outfitted with the most powerful motors that can sometimes outrun police vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

It works on industrial steam turbines, compressors, electrolyzers for hydrogen production, generators and motors across the oil and gas, chemicals, paper, cement and maritime sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The walls are covered, top to bottom, with shelves of all sizes, crowded with what appear to be radios, clocks, tubes, small motors, and every mechanical device you could imagine— and some you couldn’t.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The U.S. economy has motored along, powered by the artificial-intelligence build-out and a stock-market rally lifting spending among higher-income households.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

As the boat motored across the sea, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said other nations should come to Cuba's aid.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

As the Zodiac motored into the harbor, Dillais carried fishing gear for cover.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2025

While Celtic have spluttered, Rangers have motored since Philippe Clement took charge.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2023

The trainer motored up to the ranch and silently watched as Seabiscuit, looking blocky in his winter coat, was galloped in front of him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Micron stock has risen 18% in the past month and the latest memory-chip prices can keep it motoring higher.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

An 18-year-old man arrested in connection with another suspected motoring offence in the town has now been charged with dangerous driving.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The long-running motoring programme has been off air since 2022, when the former cricketer suffered serious facial and rib injuries when his open-topped three-wheeled car overturned at the show's test track.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

As you’re motoring away on your time off this summer, perhaps even driving over that very “Grapevine” on the I-5, here’s some backstory drama for you to take along in the passenger seat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

So then, there seems little reason why I should not undertake my motoring trip to the West Country.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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