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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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The pair helped the sick find medicine and guided others through the labyrinth of municipal bureaucracy.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This 277-mile labyrinth of red crag in northern Arizona is like an ancient time capsule, with rocks on the canyon floor dating back some 2 billion years—well before the dinosaurs.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Companies use a toolkit of CRMs, chatbots and call centers that frequently turn customer service into a maze of frustration.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Cars face a good chance of getting covered in construction dust, and some stores require navigating a maze of barriers to reach.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Scratched carpets are buried under tangles of wires and computing gear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Electrical outlets and power strips Outlets, surge protectors and the tangle of cords behind an entertainment center collect more dust than people realize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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And when jet lag snarls your normal rest pattern, the window views and a cup of traditional Chinese tea awaiting each guest’s arrival become a pleasant distraction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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