threads
Britishplural noun
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The results introduce a new way to "match the threads" between light and matter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Lots of ordinary investors try to trade on Trump’s Truth posts, and there are even apps and Reddit threads dedicated to the subject.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
On Facebook and Reddit combined, there are dozens of groups and threads dedicated to Photoshop requests.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Being able to nail the food, and nail the story, those are two very difficult threads to weave,” Garner says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Balthilda was knitting what looked like a shawl, creating a fluid and intricate pattern with Hadel’s rich threads.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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