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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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The industry plans to spend tens of billions of dollars to build new sources of power generation, high-voltage transmission lines to carry electricity from power plants over long distances, and smaller distribution lines within cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

NextEra owns hundreds of power plants and transmission lines as well as Florida Power & Light.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“Hot tubs can be a source of Legionella growth and transmission when they are inadequately maintained and operated,” the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Utilities such as SDG&E make money by building projects such as transmission lines, which earn regulated returns on investment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“How about this? I’ve been at Chuck’s all morning, helping him replace the transmission in his old Plymouth Barracuda. Let me spruce up a bit, and I’ll be back down.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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