dots

Example Sentences

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The simplest version of the unit distance problem goes something like this: If you put n dots on a sheet of paper, how many pairs of dots can be exactly one unit apart?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Concerns have grown over “blue-dot fever,” a term used to describe a prevalence of blue dots that represent empty seats on venue seat maps.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

It’s just fun to try to connect all the dots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

My head is spinning with the effort of trying to connect the dots on this.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman