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cotton

[kot-n] / ˈkɒt n /
VERB
understand
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The consul general had been responding to a Times editorial supporting a boycott of products made with cotton produced in the Xinjiang region of China due to the use of forced labor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

At the same time the price of polyester has been rising, demand and prices for cotton have also ticked up, as manufacturers shift to natural fibers.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The consul general had been responding to a Times editorial supporting a boycott of products made with cotton produced in the Xinjiang region of China.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

She shuns luxury, is known for wearing simple white cotton sarees and flip-flops, and is called simply Didi, or older sister.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The rainy season was taking hold and he now wore a heavy cotton smock each day instead of his light cloth draped toga-style over one shoulder.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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