linen
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Wearing loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibres like cotton or linen can keep you cooler than sleeping naked.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 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
It is “a lifestyle experience,” said owner Chad Ross: high security, linen and dining service, a gym and pickleball courts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
There’s a table at one end, with a heavy linen tablecloth and three place settings.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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