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  • noun Plural form of invention.

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Examples

  • The word "inventions" is being used in the pejorative.

    Archive 2007-01-01 Hal Duncan 2007

  • The word "inventions" is being used in the pejorative.

    The Protocols of the Elders of Sodom Hal Duncan 2007

  • The word "inventions" is being used in the pejorative.

    The Homosexual Agenda Hal Duncan 2005

  • On pages 17-18 he quite rightly observes that some inventions have been the product of those who specialize in inventions and in machines, and, later, he hints at the importance of those who “are often capable of combining together the powers of the distant and dissimilar objects.”

    A Bland and Deadly Courtesy skzbrust 2009

  • On pages 17-18 he quite rightly observes that some inventions have been the product of those who specialize in inventions and in machines, and, later, he hints at the importance of those who “are often capable of combining together the powers of the distant and dissimilar objects.”

    A Bland and Deadly Courtesy skzbrust 2009

  • Among Duckworth's many memorable inventions is an addictive aphrodisiac clocking in at 150,000 calories per ounce — along with a propensity to turn those taking it into walking bombs.

    November 2009 2009

  • The irony behind this spate of inventions is that, 20 years ago, people were more likely to have told lies in order to cover up their involvement in the Vietnam war.

    Tin Soldiers 2010

  • Among Duckworth's many memorable inventions is an addictive aphrodisiac clocking in at 150,000 calories per ounce — along with a propensity to turn those taking it into walking bombs.

    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Larry Eisenberg 2009

  • The collection covers inventions from the medical, consumer, scientific, household and legal fields, among others.

    Archive 2008-04-01 2008

  • The collection covers inventions from the medical, consumer, scientific, household and legal fields, among others.

    Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation 2008

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  • One has no idea of the true meaning of "invention" until he come across Bach's Two Part Inventions, or "Three Part Inventions", the greatest musical "invention" ever.

    September 25, 2011

  • What is the problem with my "" invetion?""

    September 25, 2011