1. Sports

Strung Out

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Definition: to become separated from one another during an open water race, especially in the later stages of the race after the swimmers have been swimming together in a pack. (adjective)
Also Known As: separated
Examples:
After the midway point, the top swimmer increased her pace causing the lead pack to get strung out.

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