pylon
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Many of projects involve a mix of underground and pylon supported cables, as well as sub-stations, converter stations, and equipment used in electricity transmission.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The model of plane is known to deploy a parachute system and images circulating online appeared to show a yellow parachute canopy caught in a nearby 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
Down 2-0 in the third quarter, Flowers escaped the pocket on a third-and-12 play, keeping the ball on a read option and dove for the pylon for the touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2025
“Now,” said Hazel, as they came out from the belt of hawthorn and dogwood where the pylon stood, “are you both sure you understand what we’re going to do?”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
"Underground excavations have compromised ground stability, placing substations, transformers, pylons and transmission towers at risk," City Power spokesman Isaac Mangena said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Battle lines drawn over 'monstrous' pylons and solar farm 'wastelands'
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
His board did not survive and smashed into the pier’s pylons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Seguro and Ventura have drastically rewritten their election scripts and appearances to focus on the towns and villages worst hit by floods, where the storm has torn down buildings and pylons.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
The trees rose around them, some as high as electricity pylons, some no taller than Christopher.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
