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Noun
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My mechanic already replaced the computer, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and wires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026 -
The plane is in pieces, the main two chunks being the cockpit and the fuselage, both of which have been reduced to floating canisters with wires popping out of the sides.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Safe Electricity, a direct lightning strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home through phone lines, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Eversource, the state’s largest utility, won state approval to replace nearly 7 miles of aging, underground transmission lines in Hartford — installed in 1974 — with more advanced cables.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rescuers ended up using ropes and a piece of equipment called the Arizona vortex, which was invented in northern Arizona.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Marvel, the superheroes are increasingly on the ropes given that roughly 8 percent of the division was cut across various teams, including comics, film and TV production, and legal and finance,.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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From mysterious cords to DVD players that haven't been used since the dawn of streaming, outdated electronics are pure clutter.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taylor Swift’s fans love to talk about invisible strings that tie people together, especially between her and fiancé, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All these guys, including our President, are going to live forever.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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You guys really pride yourself on sequencing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The town offers a mix of boutique stays, vibrant dining spots, and a welcoming LGBTQ+ scene with year-round appeal.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Equipped with a clear sense of what heartfelt hospitality looks like, thanks to hundreds of Airbnb stays, and the belief that tourism and hospitality, done right, can conserve what’s precious, the seeds for Tella Thera were planted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Who has time for laces these days?—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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These yellow faux-suede and mesh sneakers have the cutest retro look and come with a beaded charm on each shoe’s laces for an even trendier vibe.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Halyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyards. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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