cables

Example Sentences

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The arrival of new substations, sea cables on shore and hundreds of miles of new pylons may create local disputes.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Fiber-optic cables made by the company, which once manufactured lightbulbs for Thomas Edison, have become the preferred connectors for many hyperscalers, a reversal for a product that lost money for two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The cables can be deadly, especially in thunderstorms, when they become a slippery lightning rod.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Light plays a central role in modern technology, powering everything from televisions and satellites to the fiber optic cables that carry internet data across the globe.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“No. I suspect they’re utilizing pulleys, cables, and counterweights, as is customary.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein