Definitions
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
plug .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
- adjective completely obstructed or closed off
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Examples
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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 5 to 10 percent of a home's energy use comes from "vampire losses" -- devices such as cellphone chargers, DVRs and computer power supplies that remain plugged in and draw power even when set to "off."
Are American homes more energy efficient? Not exactly. David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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The best way to honor my friend's memory was to work through the fears and remain plugged in and engaged.
Alyson Renaldo: Guyana: A Small Nation with Great Concerns Alyson Renaldo 2010
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Needless to say I jumped in plugged it and then cast off (she actually got up on a plane which was impressive) with the pump on.
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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 5 to 10 percent of a home's energy use comes from "vampire losses" -- devices such as cellphone chargers, DVRs and computer power supplies that remain plugged in and draw power even when set to "off."
Are American homes more energy efficient? Not exactly. David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 5 to 10 percent of a home's energy use comes from "vampire losses" -- devices such as cellphone chargers, DVRs and computer power supplies that remain plugged in and draw power even when set to "off."
Are American homes more energy efficient? Not exactly. David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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Needless to say I jumped in plugged it and then cast off (she actually got up on a plane which was impressive) with the pump on.
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Unplugging the device, he pulled a small screwdriver from his pocket, made several mysterious adjustments, and again plugged in the instrument, which then buzzed vigorously when turned on ….
Archive 2009-07-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Unplugging the device, he pulled a small screwdriver from his pocket, made several mysterious adjustments, and again plugged in the instrument, which then buzzed vigorously when turned on ….
The Future of Today's Legal Scholarship Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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The best way to honor my friend's memory was to work through the fears and remain plugged in and engaged.
Alyson Renaldo: Guyana: A Small Nation with Great Concerns Alyson Renaldo 2010
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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 5 to 10 percent of a home's energy use comes from "vampire losses" -- devices such as cellphone chargers, DVRs and computer power supplies that remain plugged in and draw power even when set to "off."
Are American homes more energy efficient? Not exactly. David A. Fahrenthold 2010
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