yarn
Example Sentences
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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
Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Thought to be made from a cattle femur, this decorated Anglo-Saxon spindle whorl, used to provide weight while spinning yarn, was unearthed from farmland near Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
A large ball of white that reminded Ekon of yarn came rolling across it and dropped to the ground.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing yarn
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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The Season of Styx Malone
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Stories of Ourselves
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