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napkin

[nap-kin] / ˈnæp kɪn /
NOUN
linen
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The three-story, 163,000-square-foot football-only facility opened Wednesday night, with Riley reflecting back on that napkin and marveling at how far the program had come since.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

According to Terekh, the first ideas for what would become the FP-1 drone were sketched on a napkin in their favourite restaurant in late 2022.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 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 thought it was quite sweet; he was trying to use the napkin and wipe and look nice for me, despite sweating and maybe not being able to tolerate those flavors.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

She pushes a cocktail napkin and a pen my way.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

This has enabled Italian brand Regina, for example, to switch from plastic to paper packaging for its hygiene products like toilet roll, kitchen paper and napkins.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The group tackled Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” with Lopez leading the singing as her family and friends joined in—while waving their napkins in the air and banging on the tables.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

She orders groceries, sanitary napkins and cosmetics like mascara, saving herself a weekly grocery-store run.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

Plates and napkins should go at the beginning of the line.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2026

Pater Lumley wrapped the sandwiches in clean napkins, ready for a picnic.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood



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