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Nearby, an 80-year-old woman named Chunubadi sat beside a repaired table fan held together with string and improvisation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

I almost caught it by the string, but then, in the blink of an eye, it was up on the shelf.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff