strum

Example Sentences

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But the rigorous process of interviews, followed by group activities and then a 60-second showcase, sees Mr Hall cut before the chance to strum a chord in front of judges.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

At the 1969 Montreal recording of “Give Peace a Chance,” only two acoustic guitars strum along.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Worries escalated as this new cohort of generative AI tools threatened the livelihoods of people who write, draw, strum or code for a living.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

She briefly began to strum her guitar again before hastily exiting the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

“You may bring your ukulele and strum to us while we eat chicken sandwiches. Is Doctor Montague here?”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson