pull wires

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Verb1.pull wires - influence or control shrewdly or deviouslypull wires - influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"
manipulate, pull strings
act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
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"The robotic system we are using for catheter ablation essentially consists of a steerable sheath containing the catheter that has several pull wires attached to it.
New technology boosts accuracy and safety of catheter ablation; robotic devices and magnets improve navigation to the affected area of the heart, which now is better identified via newer imaging and mapping techniques
Limbs pull wires off the switch or tear it off the vehicle's frame.
Rough stuff PM
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