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pylon

[pahy-lon] / ˈpaɪ lɒn /


NOUN
gateway
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The company said its new pylon had been inspired by "monopole designs commonly used across Europe".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Georgia Rollinson, 27, said she had a pylon outside her bedroom window and thought these looked "a little bit better".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

After Rams cornerback Al’Zillion Hamilton intercepted a pass, Bennett led a 48-yard drive that he finished with a one-yard scramble to the right pylon for a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

At Tower 208, a component known as a compression paddle was not securely bonded to the pylon, allowing debris to form and creating a dangerous air pocket, the filing said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

But Jordie didn’t speak, he didn’t blink, his gaze didn’t shift as the tide dragged him free of the pylon and began to carry him out to sea.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

The firm has issued computer-simulated images of what its new pylons could look like.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The redevelopment of Camp Schwab includes new buildings and lengthening the runway, an engineering challenge that requires plunging thousands of pylons and tons of landfill into the soft seabed at Oura Bay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

"Underground excavations have compromised ground stability, placing substations, transformers, pylons and transmission towers at risk," City Power spokesman Isaac Mangena said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Battle lines drawn over 'monstrous' pylons and solar farm 'wastelands'

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

She peered into the water as she crossed the bridge, eyeing the dark line on the pylons where the water had once risen.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack


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