Example Sentences

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At dusk on the second day, about 75 Rongelapese crowded the decks and cabins of the ship, many of them huddling under a tarp the ship’s first mate, Martini Gotjé, had strung up.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

A three-game winning streak looked within reach for the first time since Jan. 12, when Washington had strung together consecutive victories against Orlando, Oklahoma City and Orlando again.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2022

Heaney had been up-and-down all year, posting a 5.27 ERA in 18 starts, but had strung together strong outings in his last two games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021

Smith had strung together a few impressive practices early this summer with both Vyncint Smith, who will miss several weeks after having surgery to repair a core muscle injury, and Mims sidelined.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2020

A spider had strung a web between a wall and the bucket of waste.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston