1.   The strings come out look that much.

2.   As the company grew, a string of venture capitalists came calling.

3.   Before long, a string of cabs comes tearing into view, screeching to a halt at each of the marked spots.

4.   A string came to an end because the rest of it was sucked down one of these infinitesimal wells.

5.   In the wake of two losses came a string of excuses.

6.   Knives change color, strings suddenly come together, cards disappear and reappear, balls jump from cup to cup.

7.   The string of endorsements came after a long night of speeches for the mayoral candidates, most of whom went from meeting to meeting seeking support.

8.   Then came a string of personal and professional defeats.

9.   Then came a string of injuries to Stephen Trejo.

10.   Then came a string of more bad news.