ribbons

Example Sentences

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Clotted ribbons of trash were drifting past, from marooned vessels forced to toss rotting garbage overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Creamy, slightly tangy, with ribbons of sweetness running through it.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Yellow ribbons are tied around mailboxes and roadside library posts.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Idiptu had gotten himself a replacement bowler hat, this one decorated with red ribbons.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda