springs

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Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 years ago, they have all dried up.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The pursuing agent presses a button, unlocking the device attached to their vehicle’s front bumper, and a net springs out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Many physical systems behave like tiny oscillating objects, similar to springs or pendulums.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

A decade ago, Nike created mysterious prototypes featuring giant soles and rigid interior plates that functioned like springs, unleashing the “super shoe” era across the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

She tossed her head until her butter yellow ringlets bounced like springs.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood