garlanded

Example Sentences

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She hit the buzzer at the first high chain-link fence, which was garlanded with a spool of razor wire atop.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

He was garlanded with praise from the prime minister down for what was seen as a brave act of statesmanship.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2024

Samnite bronze head, a rare Waldesian Evangelical community and an ancient annual pageant with pagan roots that venerates a circular cane garlanded in wild cyclamen flowers.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

An avid reader who garlanded me with books and magazines, my grandpa lived a frugal lifestyle.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2023

Before the party had started a great log had been dragged into the center of the lawn and Jack, painted and garlanded, sat there like an idol.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding