The old streetlamp malfunctioned because its exposed wires were chewed by squirrels.

She wires the emergency sensors to the central console before the storm.

The old house had several wirings that needed to be replaced before the renovation could begin.

Wires crossed the ceiling, humming softly as the storm approached.

Several wire services released the report before the conference began.

The editor decided to run the wire copy with minimal edits to meet the breaking-news deadline.

She used wire wool to remove the rust from the old garden tools.

The razor-wired fence around the facility deterred any would-be intruders.

The electrician found old office wire behind the plaster and replaced it with modern insulated cable.

To protect the delicate beads and finish the piece neatly, she threaded a small length of French wire over the beading thread before attaching the clasp.