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

Another visitor, Richard Smekal, posted about the conga line of climbers who packed onto the cables leading to the Half Dome summit.

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

"It's such a breeze!" he said after plugging in the charging cables.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Several lieutenants rolled up tablecloths to act as landing cables and stood on either side of the far end of the beer-slick table.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy