high-voltage
adjective
high-volt·age
ˈhī-ˈvōl-tij 
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California fire officials pinpointed the start of the Eaton Fire on the evening of Jan. 7 to that area, but more than a week later, the exact source remains under investigation, fueling speculation over whether a high-voltage transmission tower is what set off the deadly wildfire.
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Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Termed out after eight years, Bondi joined a high-voltage lobbying firm, Ballard Partners, whose leader, Brian Ballard, was a top Trump fundraiser.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
The 2018 Camp fire, which destroyed the town of Paradise and killed 85 people, was traced to a high-voltage transmission line, owned by Pacific Gas & Electric, that was nearly 100 years old.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The manual also covers key safety protocols, such as handling high-voltage components.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Termed out after eight years, Bondi joined a high-voltage lobbying firm, Ballard Partners, whose leader, Brian Ballard, was a top Trump fundraiser.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
The 2018 Camp fire, which destroyed the town of Paradise and killed 85 people, was traced to a high-voltage transmission line, owned by Pacific Gas & Electric, that was nearly 100 years old.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The manual also covers key safety protocols, such as handling high-voltage components.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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“High-voltage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-voltage. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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