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In the mathematical study of symmetry, or group theory, one such number—important in string theory—is fittingly named “the monster group”: 808,017,424,794,512,875,886,459,904,961,710,757,005,754,368,000,000,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Recent weeks have seen a string of optimistic reports about a peace deal, which have been swiftly rolled back by one side or the other.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Before Nacua’s string of incidents, the receiver also appeared on track to receive a possible extension before the 2026 season began.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Johnson was a prominent right-wing media personality in the mid-2010s, when he produced a string of controversial news stories, many of which were later debunked.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

She tied a piece of string around Dismay’s neck and wove some long stems of lavender around and through it.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles