blanket

Example Sentences

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Evidently, blanket news coverage about the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz simply bounces off some people’s brains.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

A blanket was placed over his head, which was described as "commonplace" at the nursery, to block out light from the windows and help children sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

My cousin Qiaolian once told me about the day she first met me: I was a malnourished, dusty and snotty infant, not even a full year old, wrapped in a dirty blanket and kept hidden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

On opening weekend, fans bought out all of its merchandise, including a Yoshi-themed popcorn bucket and a “Mario” blanket, even though Cinépolis had ordered additional products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Bruno faced me and glowered, but as soon as Frederick was asleep, he wrapped himself in his blanket and curled up by the fire.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff