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strum

[struhm] / strʌm /
VERB
tweak
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"Parents are taking inspiration from the world around them and following their passions," Ms Strum explained.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Cartoonist James Strum unpacks the classic novel and how he brought beloved characters to new life.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2023

"The patients that do get a rebound, it's usually very mild," said Dr. Earl Strum, medical director of employee health at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles.

From Reuters • May 28, 2022

Nico Strum scored at 19:06, making it 2-0 at the first intermission.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Strum or Thrum should be used, and not drum, when the noisy and unskillful fingering of a musical instrument is meant.

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by Meredith, L. P.




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