wheels
Britishplural noun
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the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc
the wheels of government
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an informal word for car
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a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc
Example Sentences
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The Ogre may weigh barely 140 pounds, but once he’s on two wheels, few sights in sports are more intimidating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
To help you avoid spinning your wheels all night about trade deals, I recommend:
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
And, perhaps most memorably significant, the Trojan Horse is discovered half-submerged on the beach, and not outside Troy’s gates on wheels.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
In the absence of anything better and because the show, even when spinning its wheels, continues to offer much to enjoy, I think “The Bear” is safe for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The front wheels are sinking faster, overweighting the harness.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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