strand

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Learning to cook, it transpires, was the second strand of her plan to reclaim some normality after the whirlwind of her early 20s.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One important method involves DNA strand displacement, a biochemical process that enables precise programming of movement using specific DNA sequences labeled as "fuel" and "structure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Unusually, her unique production style, full of skittering breakbeats and sugar strand melodies, is entirely self-taught.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Delaying flights helps avoid flight cancellations that can strand passengers, Allegiant says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

“I think something like this ought to be in a museum,” Cletus said, pushing a greasy strand of hair back from his eyes.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant