lei

Example Sentences

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A white lei hung around her neck as she attempted to balance her champion’s plaque awkwardly in one hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

In return he promised monthly top-up payments of 5,000 Moldovan lei to pensioners, or about £200.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu draped lei on the fence.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Community groups urged supporters to go to Manuel’s Honolulu office last week to bestow lei upon him in gratitude for his efforts.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

He gathers my hair into his hands and caresses the back of my neck before letting the lei fall into place.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon