shawl
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The 73-year-old, draped in a traditional shawl, also visited with other Nagas last year as part of the lengthy process.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
The mother of The Times’ art critic chose to evacuate with some silverware and a Spanish shawl, “in case we needed to sell something.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Ava Gardner of 1987, in her knitted shawl and high-bridge spectacles, seems to carry no sense of mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
She looked perfectly angelic in an all-white glittery dress, complete with a flowing fur shawl.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The woman wore a bland, nondescript, oatmeal-colored tunic and shawl, as if she were some sort of nanny.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
They have spherical white heads and dark visors, similar to a motorcycle helmet, and sport black shawls around their neck in the style of a dupatta worn by women in the region.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Residents used shawls and umbrellas to protect themselves in open-air hallways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Other racks hold the matching skirts and pants as well as stylized denim shawls and double-breasted, patchwork coats she made for special occasions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
For his buyers, the shawls are a sign of luxury.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
In her most embittered moments we wrapped her in shawls, washed her face from the cistern tap, and brought her glasses of yogurt and rosewater.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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