handkerchief

Example Sentences

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"He landed it on a handkerchief," says Aiken.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

He says he knows from experience the perilous nature of racing, with jockeys balanced over a saddle the size of a large handkerchief and horses bunched together running up to 40 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Afterwards Nawat appeared at a press conference wearing a tuxedo and openly weeping as he theatrically dabbed his eyes with a handkerchief, claiming he had been "betrayed".

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

The suspect wore black, his face covered by a handkerchief, Barrientos said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

Aunt Florentine put the handkerchief to Peach’s nose, and he blew a loud honking blow.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles