bearings
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The parts housing the bearings helped hold the jet’s underwing engines in place.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
After forgetting her prepared remarks in her seat and finding her bearings, Buckley delivered one of the night’s best speeches.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
Robots will also be a tailwind for other chip companies, and suppliers of sensors, actuators, bearings, magnets, motors, batteries, and more, says Jonas.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Then they disappeared for one dizzying moment and I got my bearings.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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