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blue-ribbon

[bloo rib-uhn] / ˈblu ˈrɪb ən /




blue ribbon


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Lancashire, who appeared at the hearing via a video link from HMP Peterborough, wore her brown hair in pigtails - one tied with a pink ribbon and one with a blue ribbon.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Supervisors said they were following the recommendations of a blue ribbon commission, which called in 2022 for the creation of a new county homelessness organization and the streamlining of LAHSA’s responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

Ten bakers from across the country compete for $100,000 and a spectacular blue ribbon; they include a Long Island farmer, a retired New Mexico pulmonologist and an Iowa mom who’s collected hundreds of blue ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

The logo, unveiled Monday, is a continuous red, white and blue ribbon that swoops through the number 250 — neatly sidestepping the “semiquincentennial” conundrum.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

He’s carrying an enormous rectangular box, wrapped in gold foil paper and a broad blue ribbon.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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