burgundy
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“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Two new walls, built to enclose the porch, didn’t feature exposed brick like the others, so Robe set them apart with burgundy Jennifer Shorto wallpaper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
Meanwhile local media praised von der Leyen's burgundy and gold brocade outfit -- a nod to Indian fashion.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
They used elaborate red, green, and cream wallpaper throughout, and other staged rooms were painted jade and burgundy.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025
I imagine that I’m huddled over there with them, wearing a burgundy skirt that grazes my knees and white socks pulled up my calves and an ironed white shirt and neat vest and sparkly barrettes.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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