threads
Britishplural noun
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As they craft, artisans chant aloud the design code handwritten on a strip of paper known as talim -- shorthand of ancient symbols for numbers and colours -- knotting the threads string by string.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
At CMO Today, we’ve covered all manner of online optimization tactics that have emerged in the AI era, from thwarted attempts at manipulating Reddit threads to Mailchimp’s plans to improve the “crawlability” of its sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Epner cited other themes, including healthcare in America, as potential narrative threads that could sway a jury in Mangione's favour.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The results introduce a new way to "match the threads" between light and matter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some would say one of the machines, badly in need of grease, cast the first spark on the dried threads and cotton.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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