Scientists are studying the body's 'mechanisms' for controlling weight.
a legal 'mechanism' to prevent lobbyists from exerting unfair influence
She is projecting her anger on you as a 'defense mechanism'.
(..) Your vaguely Middle Eastern beauty. Sure as hell didn't all come from me. Okay, but, seriously, Mom, do you really not remember where my dad's from? Or is it like a coping mechanism? - A little of both. - Okay. But I'm pretty sure he's Eurasian. I mean, we all have our Prince Charming, (..)2011 Friends with Benefits