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thread

[thred] / θrɛd /




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There is one intriguing thread that leads to a largely invisible Fellowship leader said to be influential with Michigan Republicans and, allegedly, unnamed Democrats.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

One common thread in all five contributions is the impulse to make America the land of opportunity that it has aspired to be since its founding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It wasn’t long before he lost the thread of his inspiration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Austin has long attempted to thread the needle on development with neighborhood and environmental preservation.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

One of the rocket ships was starting to come undone where the name J. Pierce was stitched in blue thread.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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