armband

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Walsh's ability has been clear from the start of her England career and she was given the armband on just her seventh appearance in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The 19-year-old was even symbolically handed the captain's armband by team-mate Kieran Trippier in Newcastle's win against PSV Eindhoven a few weeks ago.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

She also offered to let him wear a black armband while competing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The IOC had said Heraskevych could instead wear a black armband, but the 27-year-old insisted on competing in his helmet adorned with portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

To mourn is not the same as to be in mourning, which means wearing a black armband and sitting in the parlor, talking to people who call on the bereaved.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns