strings
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There is an argument for giving gifts with strings attached — mainly, if you don’t like the strings, don’t accept the gift.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
But it also endeavored to sound different from previous fantasy media, replacing twee flutes with composer Ramin Djawadi’s deep strings, rhythmic drumming and a theme song that sought to inspire its audience to battle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Those of us who grew up in the 1970s worked during the summer because we needed money for McDonald’s, guitar strings and gas for the car we borrowed from our parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He wears a necklace of a large piece of copper, and many strings of beads.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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