silk
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Dressed in a beige suit and a silk scarf, Bin Hassan spoke to AFP at the Memphis Islamic Center as it hosted a candidate forum, during which voters could also learn about the new districts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Sylvia Phillips was discovered wrapped in a leopard print silk blanket, with yellow and pink roses placed on her body, as well as a birthday card signed from him and the family dog Tina.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
He promised to send gifts, silk scarves and pearl necklaces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
It was at A&M — he was wearing this red silk shirt that had sweat stains under both arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Martha Washington wore the elegant fashions of the day, including gowns made of silk and other luxury fabrics.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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I based my consistently bad calls—losing $5 or so—on the horse’s name and the colors of the jockey’s silks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The connection to the brand was obvious, and he jumped at the chance to buy not only the building, but also the endless yards of deadstock vintage silks the owner had.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
Hours were marked by peals of screams following every uncovered worm wriggling in the corn silks, and each of us proudly showing off our inky fingertips from pressing out purple hull peas from their pods.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
Fuller’s signature creation might be the serpentine dance, which combined flowing choreography borrowed from “skirt dancing” with silks and lighting to create the impression of waves and whirling.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2024
Sloops and cutters, brigs and barques, flagged with silks of red and blue and green.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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Chinese History - Introductory
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