yarn
Example Sentences
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A solid, by-the-numbers, character-driven yarn, “Detour” ends on a cliffhanger because it’s the start of a series.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Former mill worker Linda McTigue worked in the building when she was 17 years old and worked in a department that made embroidery silk yarn.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 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
“I used to string them on yarn and make necklaces.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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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