But in this case, not even a thread of that consciousness remained.

Only a thin thread remained behind, anchored to the rear tree.

Only three threads of gold remained now.

He glanced at the Stone; only the thinnest thread of gold remained.

But the Commander supported Kirk and some thread of consciousness remained.

He had to make sure all the threads in the tapestry remained tightly knotted.

The threads did not return to the cyst, but remained lying limp in the roadway.

While her work has taken many forms, thread remains at its core.

But throughout it all one thread of sanity remained.

Yet a few threads remain to be drawn into our net.