blue ribbon

Example Sentences

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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

Ten bakers from across the country compete for $100,000 and a spectacular blue ribbon; they include a Long Island farmer, a retired New Mexico pulmonologist and an Iowa mom who’s collected hundreds of blue ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

For passenger peace of mind, in front of each a screen displays the route, with a translucent blue ribbon representing the path ahead and with information about the destination and arrival time.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

I thought of Tfa Alicia, her hair braided like mine with a blue ribbon, sitting at the piano playing Schumann’s Kindersienen, her peacock brooch at her throat.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García