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air spring
noun
: a shock absorber that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal spring compare air suspension
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On exhibition is Bentley’s suite of performance enhancements that includes the aforementioned four-wheel steering as well as active all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, an electronic limited-slip differential, and twin-chamber air springs.
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Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Standard air springs deliver the smooth ride Mercedes owners expect.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
So, the company sought to, as part of software and hardware improvements, reduce the impact of bumps, quick stops and hard turns with updates to the suspension and air springs.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The new season, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air spring 2025 on ABC and Hulu.
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Liz Calvario, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
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First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined above
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“Air spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20spring. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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