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However, much of the Caballero family’s performance lore begins with Isabel’s son, 82-year-old Rubén: an apparatus connoisseur well-versed in the high wire, trapeze and hand balancing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The two men have traded barbs for years, and as it comes down the wire Mr. Trump hasn’t let up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Cavendish suspended two lead spheres from a wire and positioned larger masses nearby.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

This one went to the wire as well.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In a flash of rage and with a mighty, bellering growl Fred turned on the wire and bit it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen