drapes
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She has this fantastic wallpaper that she did up the walls, across the ceiling, and turned into drapes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Three days after the gunfight, the gates were wide open, and window drapes billowed in the breeze.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The drapes the 79-year-old president mentioned cover a window in the East Room of the White House that looks out onto the construction site for the $400 million ballroom.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
“By Design” cleverly drapes its thematic thorns in ornate production design and costuming, making its emotional impact all the more deceptive.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
Lady Constance searched and yanked vigorously on a cord, which turned out to be the tieback for the drapes.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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