Examples of live wire in a Sentence
She's a real live wire.
the babysitter will have her hands full with those two little live wires
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On the other hand, the Cracker Barrel debacle touched so many live wires of American politics that the story was simply irresistible.
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Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
New to the group to fill the vacancy is Joyce (Imrie), a delightful live wire eager to participate.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, this is a two-time All-Star whose right arm remains a live wire.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Moreover, the live wire demonstrated leadership qualities throughout the 17-day tournament.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
New to the group to fill the vacancy is Joyce (Imrie), a delightful live wire eager to participate.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Still, this is a two-time All-Star whose right arm remains a live wire.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Moreover, the live wire demonstrated leadership qualities throughout the 17-day tournament.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Live wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20wire. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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