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Example Sentences

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The heat has also changed the clay conditions considerably, with firmer surfaces making the ball bounce higher and loosening string tension.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The scandal has led to the cancellation of a string of concerts.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

In the mathematical study of symmetry, or group theory, one such number—important in string theory—is fittingly named “the monster group”: 808,017,424,794,512,875,886,459,904,961,710,757,005,754,368,000,000,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Recent weeks have seen a string of optimistic reports about a peace deal, which have been swiftly rolled back by one side or the other.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The sounds of a string quartet echoed up from the Winter Garden.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck