plug-in
Example Sentences
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China’s auto market weakened further in May, with rising oil prices denting demand for gasoline-powered cars and helping electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles capture a record share of new car sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Rising oil prices dented demand for gasoline-powered cars, helping electric and plug-in hybrids capture a record 62.9% of sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Doubling the system’s total solar capacity to 1,600 watts would cost an additional $1,000 or so, but in most states, plug-in solar is limited to a maximum output to the home of 1,200 watts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Forecast for the percentage of 2026 global sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars, from 25% in 2025.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The other food—sliced turkey, ham, roast beef, and salami, a big tub of tuna salad, and meatballs in a plug-in pot—was off-limits.
From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead
