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linen

[lin-uhn] / ˈlɪn ən /


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I’m told linen suits will be coming in soon in the pastel colors I’m looking for.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

But he warned: "The linen backing is weakened by age, and the wool embroidery threads are vulnerable to stress."

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Until then, all kinds of designs were patched together from silk, linen, wool or “anything at hand.”

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Bill Harwin, 72, accused the Evri of lying after his £80 order of bed linen failed to arrive.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

As I sat down at the dining room table with the green linen napkins, used only on special occasions, the doorbell rang again.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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