copper
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The insurer told her the hail damage—to guttering and copper on the roof—tallied just $2,000, well below her policy’s deductible.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in March that copper thefts are a leading cause of streetlight outages.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
He said there’s a need to move data faster, which means light — instead of traditional copper — that won’t overheat data centers.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
He twisted the copper contacts together on the top of the orb, and a beam of soft Gold light shone out from his hand.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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