designed
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That system, which Nissan markets as "e-POWER," is designed for a quieter, smoother ride than other hybrid models that drive on a gasoline-fueled engine.
From Barron's ● Nov. 15, 2026
The development would be spearheaded by the Interior Department, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, and designed by golf course architect Tom Fazio, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
Or are they mainly designed to make us spend more at Christmas than we need to?
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Through a series of carefully designed experiments, they evaluated how changes in temperature, extraction time, and solvent quantity affected the results, both individually and in combination.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
I stand straighter and examine my reflection, pleased that it fits me perfectly, like it was designed for me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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