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That includes gas-fired reciprocating engines, which are large internal combustion engines fed by natural gas that can provide on-site power.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Caterpillar, mainly known for construction equipment, is seeing a spurt in demand from data centers for its turbines and reciprocating engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

The second anchors itself in all the ways, reciprocating that love can be misdirected and weaponized.

From Salon • May 26, 2025

It said work "would be carried out by using a reciprocating saw to carefully cut through the welded connection points and leave the supporting structure smooth and flush".

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri