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yarn

[yahrn] / yɑrn /
NOUN
fiber for knitting
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Relief is found in the moments of fellowship and natural splendor that are threaded into the story like strands of bright yarn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"I had a ball of yarn in my belt bag and cast on my first stitch as soon as I crossed the starting line," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The threads in the suit were handmade to be 10 times bigger than normal with oversized yarn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Mom steps over the yarn and heads to the laundry room.

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




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