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Recent Examples of rotary
Turbine-smooth and powerful, the rotary was also notoriously failure-prone due to unreliable rotor seals that ultimately doomed NSU—and the engine generally.
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Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Aleman placed the roses on a conveyor belt, advancing them to a rotary saw that cut their stems.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Between the front passengers, there’s a floating centre console with climate control rotary dials and two cupholders beneath.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The company is probably best known for its sleek and utilitarian toggle light switches and rotary dimmers, as well as cabinet pulls inspired by motorcycle handlebars.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Aleman placed the roses on a conveyor belt, advancing them to a rotary saw that cut their stems.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Between the front passengers, there’s a floating centre console with climate control rotary dials and two cupholders beneath.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The company is probably best known for its sleek and utilitarian toggle light switches and rotary dimmers, as well as cabinet pulls inspired by motorcycle handlebars.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotary
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The two monument signs, each featuring a large natural coastal rock with a pelican statue perched atop it, are to be placed in the La Jolla Boulevard medians next to the pedestrian crossings south of the Colima Street roundabout and north of the Camino de la Costa roundabout.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The intersection of Centerville Road and County Road J will be fully closed for construction of a roundabout.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Devane Park turns a quiet traffic circle into an oasis with park benches, a cozy gazebo, and space for kids and dogs to burn off some energy.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The town is also planning a mini-roundabout at Mohegan Drive at Brewster Road and a small traffic circle at Elmfield Street at Somerset Street.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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The interchange also includes two roundabouts and maintenance access to two nearby ventilation shafts, one that draws fresh air in, and the other that pushes air out.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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What improvements to the Redford Boulevard interchange are being proposed?—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The woman was grabbed from behind and dragged into the cloverleaf section of Interstate 80 and Madison Avenue, where she was strangled and raped.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Feb. 2025
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Choices range from a tidy 350-square-foot room to the expansive Ultra Suite, which will set you back more than $1,500 for a night of high-rolling luxury overlooking the Tri-State Tollway cloverleaf interchange in East Hazel Crest.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by her Moroccan roots, the couple took part in a henna ceremony, complete with costumes and a drum circle.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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There is a small circle of hairs (acidopore) present at the tip of the abdomen (as opposed to the typical stinger found in many ants), a characteristic of formicine ants (found within the Formicinae subfamily).—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Rotary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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