adorned
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Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It also features the building's landmark dome as well as the iconic signs which once adorned its roof.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The city’s Columbus statue for now lies on its back inside a fenced storage facility, monitored by security cameras and adorned from head to toe with a strand of yellow caution tape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I was particularly curious about the members of Congress who have adorned the walls outside their offices with posters proclaiming their appreciation for the Capitol Police and law enforcement in general.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
When she’d served all the Danes and the lesser Geats, she stood, red hair flowing, her neck and arms adorned in gold, by the leader of the strangers.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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