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blanket

[blang-kit] / ˈblæŋ kɪt /






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Snow and ice blanket many of the islands, while exposed rock, rugged coastlines, and deep fjords form intricate patterns across the frozen region.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Schellekens said the blanket labels could be misleading.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The government clarified it does not seek a blanket ban on the glasses.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The UK government said it wanted to keep young people safe but had decided not to introduce "blanket restrictions" on new drivers.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

There was a clean blanket of snow on the ground, and it was unnaturally quiet.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

On the flight to the US, the FBI questioned Al-Marimi, performed a "head to toe medical examination" and provided him with clean clothes and blankets, his lawyers said.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Knitting is no longer limited to making familiar items such as sweaters, hats, and blankets.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Outside, men sat in groups, some draped in blankets, while others carrying shovels and wearing mining boots appeared to be returning from nearby shafts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

I soon found myself clambering on hands and knees in my swim shorts into a dirt-floored dome made from sticks and blankets, and sitting cross-legged as red-hot volcanic stones were laid in a central pit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

She knit preemie caps for the nursery at the nearby hospital, crocheted blankets for the shelter, and helped organize the food bank.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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