carpet
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The light levels are distressingly low—low enough to protect sensitive works on paper or a woven carpet but unnecessary for oil paintings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“Look at that tiny window and carpet of decay,” she said, laughing at the twin bed and messy floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He singles out 11-year-old Alexandra Wilkie who plays his great niece, and joined him on the red carpet at the UK premiere in London last week.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Earlier Thursday, photos showed Choe greeting Wang on his arrival at Pyongyang's airport, walking with him on a red carpet before an enthusiastic crowd waving North Korean and Chinese flags.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
To keep things quieter for the apartment downstairs, Mom had found a piece of carpet, but it was too big for the room.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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