single strand

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

Just one strand.

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Examples (10)

  • A single strand of hair fell across her face, obscuring her vision.
  • The geneticists were able to isolate a single strand of the virus's RNA.
  • From the entire bundle, he carefully selected a single strand of red yarn.
  • Even a single strand of spider silk possesses remarkable tensile strength.
  • She found a single strand of pearls, gleaming softly in the antique box.
  • He meticulously examined every single strand of fiber in the ancient tapestry.
  • The forensic team found only a single strand of DNA at the crime scene.
  • A tiny, almost invisible single strand connected the two pearls.
  • Despite the strong wind, not a single strand of her perfectly styled hair was out of place.
  • The sculptor began by twisting a single strand of wire into a preliminary shape.