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Examples of link in a Sentence
Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2023
Past research has found other links between genetics and diet, including whether people like black coffee or grapes and orange juice.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023
But their data links were frequently taken offline by Russian jammers, the scourge of pilots like Podtikov.
—Samanth Subramanian, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2023
According to Lowe, on pages of search results featuring the new design, as many as eighty per cent of searchers would leave without ever clicking on a link.
—James Somers, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2023
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements for kids have strong links to supporting brain development, immune system health, and may help with behavioral issues (research still ongoing).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
The closer links are already delivering results, the officials noted.
—Time, 5 Oct. 2023
The American Heart Association has previously noted a link between the menopausal transition and heart disease.
—Liz Seegert, Fortune Well, 5 Oct. 2023
To take even more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click on this link.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2023
Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
Last week's wedding was the latest in a string of wedding crashing incidents allegedly linked to Henson.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2023
No forensic evidence was presented at trial linking Cross to the murder.
—Jacque Smith, CNN, 7 Oct. 2023
The parade was first formally linked to the monarch’s birthday during the reign of King George II in 1748, and got a permanent spot on the annual royal calendar following the accession of his grandson King George III in 1760.
—Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
The group found it second wind after linking up with producer Stephen Hague, who produced Please, and re-re-recorded it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
Their fears become real as they’re hunted by an obsessed killer linked to the nightclub.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023
They are linked to potential health benefits including lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, preventing blood clots, promoting healthy blood sugar, and healthy brain function.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
Authorities linked Kohberger to the crime scene through cellphone signals, security camera video, a witness and the leather knife sheath, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in January.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Noun (1)
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank
Noun (2)
perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus, from Greek lychnos; akin to Greek leukos white — more at light
Verb (2)
origin unknown
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Noun (2)
1526, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
1715, in the meaning defined above
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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/link. Accessed 23 Oct. 2023.
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