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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Until now, Zoox has been offering free rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco with its specialized AV, which resembles a toaster on wheels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He can't tie his own shoelaces and his Vespa scooter strains to bear his weight - in one week, its wheels broke seven times.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
For years it was a symptom of working to keep up with Warped Tour, a punk rock circus on wheels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
To help you avoid spinning your wheels all night about trade deals, I recommend:
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
I can feel the strain on my wheels, the fact that they spin with less ease than before.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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