trace the thread

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

To follow the development of an idea or theme from its origin.

threadVERB + thread

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trace

Examples (10)

  • It's crucial to trace the thread of an argument back to its initial premise.
  • Historians painstakingly trace the thread of political ideologies through centuries.
  • Scientists are trying to trace the thread of genetic mutations to understand disease progression.
  • In complex narratives, readers often struggle to trace the thread of multiple intertwined plotlines.
  • Detectives had to trace the thread of clues from the crime scene to the suspect's hideout.
  • To fully grasp the concept, you must trace the thread of its development from ancient philosophy.
  • The auditors meticulously traced the thread of financial transactions to uncover the fraud.
  • Can we trace the thread of cause and effect in this complex social issue?
  • She spent years trying to trace the thread of her family history through old documents.
  • Understanding policy requires one to trace the thread of its legislative journey and amendments.