cables

Example Sentences

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The arrival of new substations, sea cables on shore and hundreds of miles of new pylons may create local disputes.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The cables can be deadly, especially in thunderstorms, when they become a slippery lightning rod.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Light plays a central role in modern technology, powering everything from televisions and satellites to the fiber optic cables that carry internet data across the globe.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

He turned his attention to the danger the storm had exposed: overhead power lines and exposed cables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

A deep green sweater with delicate cables down the shoulders and sleeves, dark jeans, and Docs.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows