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strings

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  1. A section of the orchestra containing the stringed musical instruments — those played by making stretched strings vibrate. In most stringed instruments, the musician draws a bow over the strings; violins, violas, cellos, and bass viols are played in this way. Other stringed instruments are played by plucking the strings; these include the banjo, guitar, harp, harpsichord, and ukulele.

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Mary is disoriented and desperate, and the mere sight of her assures Sam that whatever favor Mary asks for, Sam can attach strings to.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Red Lobster is bringing back its famed Endless Shrimp promotion—with a few strings attached.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Born in 1860 in the rural northwest of Pennsylvania, Frisbee was a stocky, mustached man with many strings to his bow.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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

He felt the strings of the bow guard unravel and the bare air blow across his exposed wrist.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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