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wiper

[wahy-per] / ˈwaɪ pər /


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“There’s so much dust in the process of getting grain into a bin that it would have to have a little windshield wiper on the sensors to constantly clear it,” Gardiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

It lists more than 30 openings for the position of wiper.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

In the company’s recall announcement, Tesla said the front windshield wiper may stop functioning due to electrical over-stress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024

She was found when the van driver made a stop to top-up windscreen wiper fluid on Thursday, with Jasmine curled up next to the battery peering up at him.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024

He slipped the paper underneath the windshield wiper, then ran back to the car, an alligator-shaped grin plastered across his face.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

The car has a steering aid and indicators on the floor, as well as buttons for lights, wipers, gears and the handbrake.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

Ford announced almost 2.4 million vehicle recalls in six actions, primarily for backup cameras and windshield wipers.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

It will keep operating the remaining businesses, including those that make filters, wipers, pumps, lighting and other accessories as it seeks buyers, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

That’s because Cleveland-based First Brands is the maker of a raft of aftermarket auto parts — Trico windshield wipers, Fram air filters, AutoLite sparkplugs and Raybestos brake linings are among its 24 subsidiaries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025

The rain battered the car, and the wipers danced back and forth, never really clearing the windshield.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg


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