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as in chain
a series of things linked together
recounted the string of events that led to the murder
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as in to thread
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread
the prosecuting attorney strung the evidence together so that the accused man really did look guilty
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Wrangler’s partnership with Happy Socks is the latest in a string of collabs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
The cherry limeade ale comes in a can whose multicolor design features a sparkling disco ball, a pair of purple hands in the shape of a heart and a description of the beer spelled out on beads strung in the style of friendship bracelets.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
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This resulted in a string of odd gimmicks for Corbin, including Happy Corbin and a relationship with JBL.
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Pre-lit trees come with lights that are already strung, saving you more time and effort.
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Zion wires in the light and battery connections as standard and offers several battery options.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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As proof of the threat, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office gathered reporters last week to go over Election Day protections, including new barbed wire atop the parking lot where elections workers park.Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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The free virtual queue — now in use during annual passholder previews — will be accessible via the Disneyland app.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024
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Peacemaker Season 2 was originally in queue to come out after the Viola Davis-led Amanda Waller TV series that was announced in January 2023 as part of Gunn’s new DCU.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Tensions between Israel and Iran remain at a boiling point, more than a week after Israel launched a wave of airstrikes into Iranian territory, the latest in a chain of retaliatory attacks after Iran fired a barrage of around 200 missiles at Israel in early October.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Miso Robotics has a lot riding on its ability to persuade fast-food chains to incorporate Flippy -- a robotic arm that drops fryer baskets into sizzling oil -- into their kitchens.Queenie Wong Los Angeles Times (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many have been restored, re-illuminated and deeply threaded into the city’s fabric via nostalgia or necessity.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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His feet were tied with rope, and his head battered in.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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After an impressive match, Rollins hit Reed with a Super Curb Stomp off the top rope to score a pinfall victory.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
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In the ad in question, Rudd and Rogen adopt a similar conversational pattern to the Virgin scene, but without the homophobia that makes the movie sequence uncomfortable for some viewers.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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This unwinding process allows necessary enzymes and proteins to bind to gene sequences and begin the transcription process.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveling the digital playing field isn’t just about connecting to the internet.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“String.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/string. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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