wires

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They added that the coils are rigid and don’t sag over time like single-strand wires, “which helps reduce the risk of accidental wildlife entanglement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The cameras were attached to trip wires so that when the horse passed each one, it would take a perfectly timed photograph.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Three years after the electric wires were installed in 2019, electricity still wasn't powering trains in the tunnel because of issues with the overhead lines.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The short answer: Your accountant has their wires crossed — or you may have misunderstood what they said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

A toddler is playing with it, knocking beads together, chasing them along the loops and waves of colorful wires.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day