live wire

Example Sentences

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I thought I would have become less of a live wire, but that hasn’t happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

I preferred being “that girl who owns that shop” instead of “that girl whose shop ended up closing,” and who felt like a failing live wire because of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

The basement of a rowhouse in South Baltimore exploded Saturday morning due to the combustive combination of a live wire and leaking natural gas.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Mr James, a high-voltage utility line worker from Arkansas, lost most of his face when it accidentally touched a 7,200-volt live wire in 2021.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2023

I’m an irritable live wire right now, and…if I’m completely honest, I’m probably just embarrassed to have anyone else see me this way.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell