pylon

Example Sentences

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Stephanie Mills, from Dickey Steps Riding School, told BBC Radio Manchester there were lots of emergency vehicles in the area a huge yellow parachute could be seen attached to the pylon.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Investigators later determined that improper repair work on the American Airlines plane had damaged parts within its pylon, a structure that attaches the engine to the wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

But as Northwestern’s Najee Story rumbled toward that same pylon with ball in hand, USC’s quarterback closed in, lowered his shoulder and catapulted his entire body toward the 288-pound defensive tackle.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

Aviation journalist and former RAF pilot David Learmount said it was the "first time in years" he had heard of a pylon falling off.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

A raven landed on the stone pylon of the bridge as Anya approached.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack