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linen

[lin-uhn] / ˈlɪn ən /


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Last year her trademark was registered in more than a dozen product categories in Australia, including cookware and table linen.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

She’s in a vintage black linen skirt, with a top that’s also vintage black linen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Buy Side staffers tested Quince’s 100% European linen button-up shirt, pull-on pants, a chore coat and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

I am now carrying a gorgeous straw tote and wearing linen that has somehow survived public transit without acquiring a wrinkle.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

I clean the house, reorganize the linen closet, teach myself how to fold fitted sheets.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

When I pay a cleaning fee, I expect someone to handle the work of preparing a property for its next occupants: washing linens, scrubbing bathrooms, cleaning floors.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Don’t miss these Prime Day deals on kitchen appliances, humidifiers, smart home accessories, bed linens and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Tables were dressed in green linens and had seasonal spring bouquets featuring butterfly ranunculus, phlox, and lily of the valley.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

The result is a surprisingly cohesive look with jute rugs, light woods and striped linens creating a relaxed California coastal vibe with touches of Palm Springs and France.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026

His sleep was irregular, and he frequently woke to find his bed linens soaked through with his own sweat.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy


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