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strands

NOUN
fine thread
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Third inning, Bryan Reynolds draws a two-out walk, but Snell strands him with a flyout to left by Brandon Lowe.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

But “First Helpings” is unique in pulling together many diverse strands of information.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Unlike natural DNA -- long, entangled strands that behave like wet spaghetti when handled -- short and rigid pieces of synthetic DNA can be arranged with much greater precision at extremely small scales.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

But taken together, there are a number of worrying strands here that - without a lasting, comprehensive deal between the US and Iran - could well indicate a prolonged period of instability for the region.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Oaks and maples lit up like Christmas trees, their burning leaves glowing like strands of orange bulbs.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz



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