handkerchief
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And when the stormy morning after arrives, each peal of thunder sends Julia into a paroxysm of nerves that flings her around like a handkerchief caught in a stiff breeze.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Afterwards Nawat appeared at a press conference wearing a tuxedo and openly weeping as he theatrically dabbed his eyes with a handkerchief, claiming he had been "betrayed".
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
At one point, while giving his evidence, he became emotional while looking at photos and wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
The suspect wore black, his face covered by a handkerchief, Barrientos said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
She only had to open the drawer an inch, and the handkerchief practically popped out at her.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
They covered their faces with wet handkerchiefs as they had no proper masks on hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The devil only occasionally played a part in ads for fashion products, such as perfumes, makeup and handkerchiefs.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
The finale should run you through a pack of handkerchiefs, unless you are some sort of heartless monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
Others shake their heads, fold handkerchiefs to their faces and look away.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025
So many handkerchiefs appeared among the men and women in the gallery that the courtroom looked as if it had just experienced a sudden snowfall.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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