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scarf

[skahrf] / skɑrf /


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On Wednesday, he wore a red scarf as he struck the gong to kick off trading.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Dressed in a beige suit and a silk scarf, Bin Hassan spoke to AFP at the Memphis Islamic Center as it hosted a candidate forum, during which voters could also learn about the new districts.

From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026

But wearing an England football scarf, Union Jack bucket hat and clutching a Paddington Bear, the showman energised a 75,000-strong, multi-generational crowd.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

The cotton scarf wrapped around his head is his main shield against the heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

And pulls a mile-long scarf out of Kwame’s tux sleeve.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

The protestors, dressed in red shirts, scarfs and berets, chanted songs and held banners - some reading "stop the looting, we are suffering".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2023

Place your fresh pakoras onto a paper towel-lined platter and watch as you, or anyone near you, scarfs them down with the same voracity with which one would demolish a carton of McDonald's french fries.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2023

The KCU, whose members are known for their red scarfs, was set up to promote the North's political ideology including "Juche", or self reliance.

From Reuters ● Jun. 7, 2023

Fringe was woven throughout the pieces onto scarfs, clutches and mini dresses.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023

Sandy says thank you, grabs the box of cereal, pours himself a mountain, and scarfs it down in a minute flat.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

He promised to send gifts, silk scarves and pearl necklaces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Spectators used the interruption to try to dry off, chat, and shop, whether it was food, drinks, jerseys, scarves, or whatever other merchandise they could find.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Flags were waving with the players hyping up the crowd, occasionally throwing Arsenal scarves out towards the fans.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

I took them cycling in the neighborhood, wrapped in our jackets and scarves.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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