napkin

Example Sentences

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Something you accept with a paper napkin under fluorescent lighting and a murmur of gratitude.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Anyone could have written that down on a cocktail napkin for free in 2009!

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

When Belichick quit as Jets head coach and took the job in New England, he wrote his resignation on a napkin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He twisted a napkin, tossed it into the pile of twisted napkins next to his coffee cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

He cleared his throat and began fussing with his napkin.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan