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blanket

[blang-kit] / ˈblæŋ kɪt /






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She was loaded into a crate with a blanket and brought to the center for initial care.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

That lets worthy projects proceed without shifting costs to existing ratepayers—something a blanket moratorium can’t do.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

He’s tiny and delicate, with a full head of black hair, sleeping, wrapped in a blanket printed sparingly with rubber ducks.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

The EU would not be drawn on whether von der Leyen would announce a blanket ban.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

My arms and legs feel like they’re stuck under the heaviest weighted blanket in the world.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

The volunteers "are taking good care of us; we were given blankets and facilities to shower," Elvira Menendez said.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

A dangerous heat wave can put anyone at risk of dehydration and heatstroke, and that’s a major concern this week as extreme heat blankets much of the U.S.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Bethan Earley, from Rugby, tries to keep her home cool by putting foil blankets on the outside of her windows before closing them.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she and her friends set up a charity, delivering food, medicine and blankets near the front and raising money for depleted military units.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Lily grabs two blankets and bundles herself into a fleece cocoon on the sofa.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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