constant motion

collocation in English

meaningsofconstantandmotion

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constant
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒn.stənt/us
/ˈkɑːn.stənt/
happening a lot or all ...
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motion
noun
uk
/ˈməʊ.ʃən/us
/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
the act or process of moving, or a particular action ...
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(Definition ofconstantandmotionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The dichotomies never form a solid and permanent grid, but are inconstantmotion, forming new temporary constellations.
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The influence of post-modernism has brought an interest in flux, indeterminacy andconstantmotion.
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Brief description of athetoid cerebral palsy consequence includes hyperextension of the fingers andconstantmotion.
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The bees were inconstantmotionwhile on the capitula and did not stop to probe the flowers.
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Thus, constant velocity marks mechanicallyconstantmotionand is distinct from curvilinear velocity formations that signify realistic motion patterns.
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The lack of response decay for motion stimuli may simply reflectconstantmotionenergy throughout the stimulus duration.
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Very large windows are only the most appropriate ones, if the system is required to decode aconstantmotionbias maintained for a considerable period of time.
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He was referred because of reading problems, low achievement, and disruptive behavior in the classroom, where he was unable to focus his attention and was inconstantmotion.
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The atoms and the void are eternal and inconstantmotion.
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The players must keep the ball inconstantmotionuntil 6:00 a.m., hitting the ball in the same order every time.
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But she was inconstantmotion, strutting in costumes.
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But she was inconstantmotion, strutting in costumes....
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When in flight, a luckdragon is inconstantmotionand literally swims through the air.
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The content of the boiler becomes gradually syrupy and must be kept inconstantmotionto prevent sticking on the bottom.
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Most performances are outside, with dozens of players, all inconstantmotion.
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But she was inconstantmotion, strutting in costumes (most of them silvery), from miniskirts to formal dresses, flesh-toned bodysuit to bikini to negligee.
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This is because the sea is inconstantmotion, affected by the tides, wind, atmospheric pressure, local gravitational differences, temperature, salinity and so forth.
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The rotary nature of the circular saw requires more power to operate but cuts faster because the teeth are inconstantmotion.
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