power line
Example Sentences
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The authorities suspect the wildfire began when a power line broke as Spain sweltered in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Witnesses say the fire was caused by a downed power line, with the blaze spreading quickly to a nearby wooded area.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“While vegetation work by a contractor was undertaken to address identified power line safety concerns, we worked with federal land managers to resolve the issue and support restoration efforts,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Nevertheless, last month, the Louisiana Public Service Commission voted to let Sleca abandon the biggest section of camps—a 31-mile span of power line that services 158 meters near Lake De Cade, including the Boss family’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
The power line was never meant to succeed at all.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
