threads
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The results introduce a new way to "match the threads" between light and matter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Reddit threads tout the film as a modern classic, measured against the standard “The Exorcist” set, and more formal writing draws worthy comparisons between Linda Blair’s unforgettable performance and newcomer Inde Navarrette’s work in “Obsession.”
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Once in, they can spot legitimate email threads about invoices and business matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
I went back to bed with the gold threads wound tightly around my finger, making it numb and tingly.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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