on a string

Example Sentences

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Fans who are selected after the ticket request will be the first to hear the Grammy-winner's new album before the 32-year-old sets off on a string of dates this summer, including at the John Cryuff Arena in Amsterdam, followed by a record-breaking 12-night run at Wembley and 30 nights at New York's Madison Square Garden.

From BBC

Floating and bouncing like a balloon on a string.

From Literature

Then I take off the key I carry on a string around my neck, lock our apartment, and hold Boo’s hand as we tiptoe down the stairs.

From Literature

Polymers are made of many repeating units linked together, much like beads on a string.

From Science Daily

Asked what they could do to remedy their defensive shortcomings, James replied: “I mean, obviously, you can’t do it individually by yourself. It has to be five guys on a string, communication always at an all-time high, letting you know what’s going on behind you and things of that nature.”

From Los Angeles Times