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blue-ribbon

[bloo rib-uhn] / ˈblu ˈrɪb ən /




blue ribbon


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Lancashire, who appeared at the hearing via a video link from HMP Peterborough, wore her brown hair in pigtails - one tied with a pink ribbon and one with a blue ribbon.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

They point to the work of the blue ribbon commission and a string of highly critical audits as reasons for taking decisive action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

The show, hosted by Jason Biggs, features blue ribbon winners from state fairs nationwide competing for a $100,000 prize.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

She is more blue collar than blue ribbon, more guts than glamor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Travis wandered up, sporting a big blue ribbon, happier than I’d seen him in a long time.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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