drape
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They spin a variety of amazing webs, from the typical orb web, with its hub-and-spoke pattern, to funnel-like tube webs and sheet webs that can drape over an entire landscape like a shroud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
And I agree it should be socially acceptable to drape oneself in velvet External link.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
When Harbaugh didn’t have anyone to throw to, he would drape that tarp over a goal post and throw into it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
Sometimes the agents would stage mannequins in the passenger seats, or drape curtains over the windshield, or put a bag over their heads to avoid being photographed.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
He pulled his colorful drape up under his armpits and crossed his arms over the front of his chest as a man only does when proud of his physique.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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TV cameras have captured trucks unloading drapes, lights, food and even a "40-inch mirror ball".
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Wilson believes that Snow Secure—the high-tech insulated polystyrene blanket that unfolds like an accordion, then drapes over a pile of snow—is just the invention.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2026
Then she built two armchairs in that room that I bought from her in the same drapes.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026
Wearing a Shaquille O’Neal jersey that nearly drapes to his knees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
Because, the next thing he knew, the room was dim again, as if someone had drawn the drapes.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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American star Kylie Jenner closed the show, draped in a voluminous black dress.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
This was the 49th day of consecutive protests, and there were still many thousands of people turning out each night, draped in Albanian flags.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Branches were draped with colourful ribbons and ritual wreaths, while bonfires blazed high, ready for the military brotherhood to gather around them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Skubal controlled his expression and wiped his face with the towel draped over his neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
A bit of blue-and-gray cloth draped over the woman’s arm that the baby was sitting on.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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Despite Makhachev's record, Machado Garry displayed typical confidence as he made his walkout, before greeting his wife and draping an Ireland flag around him prior to entering the octagon.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Supporters waved Egyptian flags and Palestinian flags in support of nearby Gaza, as well as a poster of coach Hossam Hossan draping both flags over himself during the tournament.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The outlet reported that workers have been draping the entire arena in fabric since Monday to transform the space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In 1967, his black evening gown with cape radiated simplicity in form and draping even as it also referenced the attire of Catholic priests.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
The Slytherin colors of emerald and silver were everywhere, draping the bed, the walls, and the windows.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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