Sentence examples for pulled a strand from inspiring English sources

But the Sandia researchers found that when they stuck the needle-like tip of an atomic microscope into a salt surface and then pulled, a strand of salt pulled loose and stretched.

In one of Mr. Zare's most memorable effects, the pianist Peter Basquin pulled a strand of magnetic tape across the piano strings, creating an eerie whine over whispering strings and purring cymbal rolls.

If you pulled a strand from the crown of your head first, for example, try pulling out a strand from behind your ear or at the base of your scalp.

Still, the online map has appealing features, including a line-by-line view, which highlights, in vibrant colors, the entire length of an individual subway route while fading out the others, like pulling a strand of spaghetti from a knotty pasta.

Pull a strand of hair through the hole with the wire.

Suddenly, she slung her large leather purse over her shoulder, pulled a few strands of hair over one eye, and, raising the other eyebrow, began to walk slowly and suggestively back and forth in front of the speaker, who turned sidewise.

And just before he was led away, Billy pulled a few strands of hair from "Rummy's" tail and handed them to me.

Instead of pulling a smooth strand of hair back over the sections, braid the strands to create a braided bow middle.

On cue, a monkey grabbed a rope, pulled out a strand and began flossing.

He stuck a pair of tweezers inside the jar, pulled out a strand of eggs, and placed it under a microscope.

Likewise, musically it's steadfastly stuck in the middle of the road, except for what sounds like the weird, sharp whine of cello pulled like a strand through "First Chance".