blanket
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He’d be safe in the company of another human being who might cover him with a blanket and kiss him on the forehead, a gesture I generally reserve for my cats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
That lets worthy projects proceed without shifting costs to existing ratepayers—something a blanket moratorium can’t do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He’s tiny and delicate, with a full head of black hair, sleeping, wrapped in a blanket printed sparingly with rubber ducks.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
The panel is not expected to recommend a blanket social media ban either.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
There was water, a tiny bit of food, a worn blanket on the floor.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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The volunteers "are taking good care of us; we were given blankets and facilities to shower," Elvira Menendez said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
A dangerous heat wave can put anyone at risk of dehydration and heatstroke, and that’s a major concern this week as extreme heat blankets much of the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Residents can apply for help with everyday essentials, while items such as electric blankets, warm clothing and slow cookers would be made available later in the year.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she and her friends set up a charity, delivering food, medicine and blankets near the front and raising money for depleted military units.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
On either side of the fire, we cocoon beneath our blankets.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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