strings
Example Sentences
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Ba had let her think Ma’s coverlet was mine, but the pillow covering I had been working on was a mess of tangled strings.
From Literature
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Care leavers who were given a one-off, no strings attached £2,000 grant were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, according to a new study.
From BBC
Ironically, the rise of online book-buying—requiring internet access and a credit card—has helped keep purse strings in the hands of mom and dad.
The 56-year-old had no official post during his father's rule, but was speculated to be acting behind the scenes to pull strings at the heart of power in Iran.
From Barron's
Her hair was gray, sticking out in strings from under her hood.
From Literature
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