pylon

Example Sentences

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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

The lawyers said the January wildfire is “further evidence” that a transmission pylon known as Tower 2-5 “is improperly grounded.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

She also described the offer of compensation to people living near the pylon route was "derisory".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

She plucked, and a tiny jet of water arced out of the river and hit the bridge’s pylon.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack