plug

Example Sentences

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Even a 45% rate increase won’t fully cover the costs to plug them in, she said, while arguing residential customers should see about a 3% hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Blanche finally pulled the plug on Tuesday, telling House lawmakers: "We're not moving forward with the fund."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But as I held the shower over my head, suddenly the stream of water turned dark, as long strands of brown hair began coalescing around the plug hole in front of my eyes.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Once each 300-metre-long disposal tunnel is filled, it will be sealed with a steel-reinforced concrete plug.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I plug the phone into my charger and walk over to the closet.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day