bearings
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Over two visits to the new building, getting my physical bearings mattered less and less as I surrendered to the generative sensations of not knowing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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
In their sweaty striving to be hosted and toasted at the right dinners, book parties, panels, benefits or openings—the Paleo protein of New York Upper Crust evening smorgasbord—many lost their bearings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Even its piercing eyes are crafted from vehicle bearings, completing a sculpture that is both intricate and awesome.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
In the light of morning, taking his bearings, he was overjoyed to see Mt.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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