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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

Tenari holds up three shades of blue ribbon and turns to her sister.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

If I do a stupid magic trick with him at the talent show, it will just remind everybody about why I was disqualified and why I had my blue ribbon ripped away.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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