bearings

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Ian Littleworth’s Happy, the dissolute son always looking for an easy way out, seems unsettled not only in his bearings but in his command of the script.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

In their sweaty striving to be hosted and toasted at the right dinners, book parties, panels, benefits or openings—the Paleo protein of New York Upper Crust evening smorgasbord—many lost their bearings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The stock was already bouncing back on Tuesday, climbing 2.7% to $229.43 as investors regained their bearings and processed the prior day’s selloff.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Obinze opened the door and stood aside for the others to go ahead, into the sterile hallway, where they paused to get their bearings, to be sure which way to go towards the register office.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie