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Example Sentences

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It is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Others offered industrial applications like lifting heavy payloads, which could be used, for example, to string power lines on tall towers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

After a string of weak results, the retailer said more shoppers are gravitating to its refreshed products and stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Colbert has reminded us of our humanity through this administration’s endless string of catastrophes.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

“I got some string lights. They’ll make the clubhouse pretty, and we can use it at night!” she yells.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan