overhead wires
Example Sentences
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He said damage to overhead wires had caused cancellations in Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025
These include more than 120 trees on tracks, damaged overhead wires, power supply failures and other objects and debris blown onto the line.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025
“We believe that the Eaton fire was ignited because of SCE’s failure to de-energize its overhead wires, which traverse Eaton Canyon,” said attorney Richard Bridgford, who is representing a local homeowner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
The new line will replace Metro Route 70 and will be the first RapidRide route to operate as a trolley bus, drawing electricity from overhead wires.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024
There were stacks of music-sheets on counters, and shelves, and dangling from overhead wires.
From Cheerful—By Request by Ferber, Edna
