live wire
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"She's unstoppable, like a live wire," said Ice, whose blue eyes -- which gave him his call-sign -- warmed up when he looked at his wife.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Induction happens when the magnetic field of a nearby live wire causes power to jump to inactive equipment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Underneath the quiet sits a live wire: the “Magnificent Seven,” nearly left for dead after a punishing first half of 2026, but quietly coming back to life in the past two weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
"He's a live wire and he's bringing a lot of energy into looking at what the Beatles mean, and what people want these days from us," said Sir Paul.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
I look up at Caleb, whose eyes are alight with knowledge, like there’s a live wire running through each of them.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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