on a string

Example Sentences

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Together, their students and postdocs collaborated on a string of papers pioneering chip-making techniques involving metal-organic frameworks.

From The Wall Street Journal

They dropped an apple on a string, or rapped their toes on a headboard, and the resulting knocking sounds fooled their mother into thinking it was a spirit.

From Literature

Fans who are selected after the ticket request will be the first to hear the Grammy-winner's new album before the 32-year-old sets off on a string of dates this summer, including at the John Cryuff Arena in Amsterdam, followed by a record-breaking 12-night run at Wembley and 30 nights at New York's Madison Square Garden.

From BBC

Floating and bouncing like a balloon on a string.

From Literature

Then I take off the key I carry on a string around my neck, lock our apartment, and hold Boo’s hand as we tiptoe down the stairs.

From Literature