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linen

[lin-uhn] / ˈlɪn ən /


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On either side are striped linen armchairs, and a wooden coffee table from Facebook Marketplace completes the look, giving the room a relaxed coastal feel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

But he warned: "The linen backing is weakened by age, and the wool embroidery threads are vulnerable to stress."

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Until then, all kinds of designs were patched together from silk, linen, wool or “anything at hand.”

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

He opted for one that evokes “clean linen with a hint of tropical.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

They came in their Bermuda shorts and smart linen dresses and shiny shoes.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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