strings

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In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem seems to be gathering together all the strings of power within the FIA into his own hands.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

On “Age of Capricorn” a buzzing voice seems to be reciting some kind of code, with strings of letters ringing out over pulsing synths and a blooming bassline redolent of a pipe organ.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Many filmmakers told me that those who hold the purse strings don’t consider such filmmaking a good investment.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

After dinner the men would sing, accompanied by tin whistles and the bittersweet pluck of mandolin strings.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood