stripe

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Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Males display a bold red and white stripe along their sides and have amber eyes, while females feature a simpler yellow stripe and orange-yellow eyes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

There was a horizontal stripe down the shirt, she said.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

And he went 14 for 16 at the line in the final frame, bringing his free-throw shooting total to a historic 36 for 43 from the charity stripe, so aptly named this game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Everyone wore the same uniform, a tank top and shorts, with a yellowy gold stripe down either side.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad