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transmission

[trans-mish-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz- /


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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Ma suspects the real reason is because “as the monopoly operator of long-distance transmission, State Grid can impose arbitrary fees.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

AI data centers, manufacturing, and grid hardening against severe weather are driving investments, with half for transmission system upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This suggests very few of these cases were caused by mother-to-child transmission.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

From there, two new 500-kilovolt transmission lines will connect to the state’s electric grid — some 400 miles of new line total.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

No, talking about Didi made Sean seize up like a busted transmission.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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