on a string
Example Sentences
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She also collaborated with director Martin Scorsese on a string of his acclaimed 1970s films including Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Taxi Driver and New York, New York.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
They connect together like beads on a string to form the proteins needed by living organisms.
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026
Hometown fans wondered how the Grizzlies were staying so close when it felt like Doncic had the game on a string.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025
The single combat involves swinging a conker -- a hardened horse chestnut -- on a string at your opponent's nut with murderous venom, until one is smashed to pieces.
From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025
"Looks like a bent paper clip on a string," I say, and Freak tells me to shut up and follow orders.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
