mat

Example Sentences

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Jesus would not only roll out the welcome mat for homeless people — he would embrace them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"I started doing it on my granny's kitchen floor and begged my mum for a timer mat and cup," Ivy said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"I thought Canada is safe," he said, next to sweets spread out on the boxing ring's mat, part of festivities marking the Persian New Year, called Nowruz.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Nail polish formulations were coated onto a silicone mat and the resistance of the dried films were measured; formulations with noninfinite resistance were tested on capacitive touchscreens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Boo is on the mat next to mine.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko