string along

Example Sentences

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Deceiving ourselves that way is foolish; using that lie to string along our loved ones is pitiless.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2023

While these changes will improve access for an additional segment of adolescents, many will unfortunately continue to string along on wait lists.

From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2021

After a 10-race card on Wednesday, it was refreshing to see such a big cutback in order to string along a series of 40 races a week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2019

"Typically in the form of payments designed to string along victims so as to prevent Mr. Avenatti's financial house of cards from collapsing."

From Fox News • Apr. 11, 2019

“If you string along with me you’ll get plenty more.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright