cords

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"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The space is scattered with cardboard boxes and errant computer cords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The muscles around my vocal cords were behaving improperly, squeezing too hard instead of relaxing when they should.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And if he yanked at the cords that hung down, he thought he could probably tip over lamps and make wonderful crashing noises.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry