How to Use power strip in a Sentence

power strip

noun
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  • Or if they’re connected to a power strip, turn the strip off.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
  • The power strips that hang from the ceiling are pulled down.
    — Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2017
  • The 1980s brought us the computer age and also ushered in the power strip.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022
  • And do not plug more than three light strands into a power strip, Wiley said.
    — Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Sometimes a power strip will short and shut off your devices.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The fire began with a faulty power strip in a bedroom on the 15th floor of an apartment building in China’s far west.
    — Chris Buckley, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2022
  • When this happens, even for a few seconds, inspect the power strip for signs of damage.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Be sure to unplug phone chargers, power strips, and any other equipment around the house when not in use.
    — Kris Kane, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Amazon No need to have a power strip laying about on the floor with this nifty solution from Anker.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • Sometimes the best purchases are the most boring ones — like this power strip.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Aside from bright lighting, check to see whether your college allows power strips in dorm rooms.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • This power strip is flexible and moveable to fit your space.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • This one doubles as a power strip for your desktop or living room.
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • That's why investing in a power strip, like this super thin one by Anker, is never a bad idea.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2020
  • And devices like smart thermostats and power strips can also cut your use and save money.
    — Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 11 July 2018
  • The fire was ignited by a power strip that caught fire in a bedroom on the 15th floor, state media reported.
    — Amy Chang Chien, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
  • There’s even a power strip with outlets and USB ports to power your tools and keep your phone and batteries fully charged.
    — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
  • With 11 outlets and two USB ports, this power strip should handle all the gadgets your home office has to offer.
    — Popular Science, 6 July 2020
  • Her studio seems to have more screens, cords and power strips than your average P.C. Richard & Sons outlet.
    — Ted Loos, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2017
  • An initial investigation appeared to show the fire was sparked from a power strip in a bedroom of one of the 15th-floor apartments.
    — Dake Kang, ajc, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Use double-sided tape or hook-and-loop strips to fasten a power strip to the frame of an elevated bed for easy access.
    — Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022
  • Now, Pawlowski charges her phone and other tech products inside the drawer, using heavy-duty tape to keep the power strip in place.
    — Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 6 June 2023
  • Several Belkin products made it onto our list of the best power strips and surge protectors.
    — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
  • Stop searching for that enigmatic open outlet and just order a power strip to plug in all of your electronics.
    — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2019
  • No Hub Required, the smart power strip works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 1 Apr. 2021
  • The company that laid the extension cords and power strips across Elite Cafe’s copper tables is called Spacious.
    — Nellie Bowles, The Seattle Times, 9 July 2018
  • Spy cameras can even be placed in smoke detectors, alarm clocks and electrical outlets and power strips.
    — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2019
  • Be careful with space heaters: Don't ever plug a space heater into a power strip or extension cord, Tobin said.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2019
  • At its core, the six-episode miniseries shows what can unfold when abuses of power strip people of their autonomy.
    — Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 13 May 2021
  • The investigation showed that the fire started in a second-floor bedroom where a power strip had cellphone chargers in it, Mauldin said.
    — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 3 Feb. 2022

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