strands

Example Sentences

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During this process, ribosomes move along mRNA strands and assemble proteins by adding amino acids one at a time.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“If you look at the amount of fiber optics strands that some of these data centers will need, it makes sense that they work with Corning,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Relief is found in the moments of fellowship and natural splendor that are threaded into the story like strands of bright yarn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The post included the album’s cover, a simple black-and-white photo of Grande smiling with strands of hair covering her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The yarn Mom is knitting pools in her lap like strands of overcooked spaghetti.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan