plugged in
Example Sentences
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The house was unlocked, the ironing board was out, the hoover plugged in, washing was hanging on the line outside, the medication she needed for Crohn's disease had been left behind.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
International Airport, he plugged in his headphones and settled into his economy seat for what he thought was a Houston-bound flight.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Free in-flight connectivity hasn’t always been a big deal, but it’s become increasingly important to airlines as they seek ways to stand out and cater to consumers who want to stay plugged in.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Sandisk released a 1-terabyte $128 USB-C flash drive so small you can just leave it plugged in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
At school, Theo studied, Doug Hoo ran, and Turtle was twice sent to the principal's office for having been caught with a transistor radio plugged in her ear.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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