strings attached
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Red Lobster is bringing back its famed Endless Shrimp promotion—with a few strings attached.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It is disappointing to have a gift offered with an open heart — especially one of such great value — only to discover that it comes with strings attached.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Care leavers who were given a one-off, no strings attached £2,000 grant were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, according to a new study.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
These houses require a ton of work, and there are all sorts of strings attached.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026
Strange was just Strange, and he’d offered up his spirit with no strings attached.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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