garland

Example Sentences

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“If you had a tree or some garland with 1,000 lights, it might have 800. Things will just get watered down, and so you will be paying the same, if not more, for less.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

This year, for the first time, Pons is also trying to create a more festive atmosphere inside the store with holiday decorations, such as a garland at the checkout desk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

The image featured a smiling couple in formal attire under a clip art–style garland holding various baby-themed items, along with an email and phone number where I could reach them.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2025

However, if they then garland them, I think the council needs to explain to them it's not their own and it's still the council's property and can't be used as a memorial with anything extra.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Her long tress, artfully folded back and attached to the back of her head, was adorned with a garland of fresh jasmine flowers.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel