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machines

  • plural of machine.
  • present tense form of machine (3rd person singular).

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Robotics developers use vast quantities of data to train their machines' movements, and they collect still more information as they carry out their tasks.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

People frequently find themselves having to step into the street in order to get out of the machines' way, says Roberts.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The machines’ operations and components are controlled and monitored by electronic control units, and onboard software requires specialized software tools to identify problems and prescribe ways to fix them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Sanchez said that part of the contract, common to most county agreements, encompasses “the right to travel” to view the machines’ design.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Every engineer and mathematician had a story of double-checking the machines’ data only to find errors.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly