posy

Example Sentences

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What if instead of staying in the tomb, she skedaddled with a posy to the Renaissance club scene in Paris and found a new love?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Once, on the way to school in the second grade, I gathered a small posy of pinks for my teacher.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

All that weeding and planting, mulching and mowing leaves one too exhausted for any but the most enthralling books — such as those in this springtime posy of favorite recent titles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2021

Some featured a ring at the end of a chain, which was worn around the fingers, so that a woman could dance while the posy swung freely — the bouquet as fashion accessory.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2020

“I guess the princess gave him a posy, and opened the gate after a while,” said Laurie, smiling to himself, as he threw acorns at his tutor.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott