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It marked the biggest overseas acquisition by an Indian company in nearly two decades and followed a string of high-profile international deals by Indian firms in recent months.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Others offered industrial applications like lifting heavy payloads, which could be used, for example, to string power lines on tall towers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

After a string of weak results, the retailer said more shoppers are gravitating to its refreshed products and stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Colbert has reminded us of our humanity through this administration’s endless string of catastrophes.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Floating and bouncing like a balloon on a string.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin