cords

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"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Whenever I tried to pronounce certain words, my vocal cords spasmed apart.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

During the process, the insertion of a breathing tube damaged his vocal cords, leaving him questioning whether he would ever be able to sing again, he told The Times in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The next day I sat in the kitchen with Viola and watched her punching down the bread dough, the cords working in her forearms.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly