blanket

Example Sentences

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A blanket was placed over his head, which was described as "commonplace" at the nursery, to block out light from the windows and help children sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But on behalf of all survivors everywhere, of any gender, identity or age, let me give you some blanket answers to “Why now?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

My cousin Qiaolian once told me about the day she first met me: I was a malnourished, dusty and snotty infant, not even a full year old, wrapped in a dirty blanket and kept hidden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Wilson believes that Snow Secure—the high-tech insulated polystyrene blanket that unfolds like an accordion, then drapes over a pile of snow—is just the invention.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

She laughs, then makes a beeline for the lawn in front of the stage, the blanket grasped tight in her arms as she runs to find a spot near the front.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith