coil

Example Sentences

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Carroll couldn’t quite believe they managed to keep Vance’s departure from this mortal coil under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

This torque travels along the strand, causing sections outside the pore to coil into plectonemes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Elaine Gracey was told more than three years ago by her doctor that she should have a coil fitted to help with her heavy and painful periods.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

North Star represents nearly 4% of total annual U.S. domestic hot-rolled coil production, according to BlueScope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

I had bent down, and was reaching for a copper coil, when something massive cut through the air next to me.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover