What Are Some Physically Relevant Higher-Order Lagrangian Systems?

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Hello!

I`m looking for Lagrangian Systems with Lagrangian function containing higher derivatives in t. I would be really happy if someone can tell some higher order Lagrangians with physical relevance.

Thanks, Viktor
 
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