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linen

[lin-uhn] / ˈlɪn ən /


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The transfer -- funded by Britain -- is the result of over a year of planning and technical studies, including two test trips with a full-scale reproduction of the lace-like linen tapestry.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Not the kind of thing where you wonder if the review officials are sitting there watching the game or quietly online shopping for linen shorts on J.Crew.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

A bowl of pantry pasta that might otherwise look a little lonely suddenly looks downright lavish when it’s surrounded by warm rolls, a dish of olive oil and a basket lined with a linen napkin.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

I told her I would take care of the towels and bed linen, etc.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Paper goods, linen that would go up in smoke, toxic paints and chemicals.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

We used linens and beach towels as packing material, and I roamed around the house picking what I wanted.

From MarketWatch Nov. 21, 2025

It was vaguely surreal, coming from the chaotic rebel energy of the Sliwa party into a sterile ballroom with white linens and several open bars serving endless glasses of house red and white wines.

From Slate Nov. 5, 2025

Six of its campsites, each available to reserve through recreation.gov, offer yurts including queen beds with linens, down comforters and pillows, along with two nightstands and an oversized rug.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2025

Nevertheless, some family possessions survive and are exhibited here: a lovely walnut writing desk used by Otto Frank, table linens with family initials, colorful crockery, a precious photo album.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 25, 2025

The bed’s linens overhung the side, giving them some cover, if not nearly enough.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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