twine

Example Sentences

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Like ivy twining up a wall, a tendril of fear snaked ’round Penelope’s heart.

From Literature

A ball of twine and an ample supply of dry kindling, neatly cut to length.

From Literature

On the whole, though, “The Manor of Dreams” is a swift and enjoyable read, increasingly spooky, with a surprising queer romance twining its way through.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlstrom has written a book that feels incredibly of the moment, twining together anger and glee, hope and despair, alienation and community.

From Los Angeles Times

For example: “Cast rubber, with ficus tree surface residues on canvas; glass; twine; and wooden support.”

From Los Angeles Times