neat

Example Sentences

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Grasping a pair of dark grey trousers, it raised its upper body to stretch the fabric taut, before laying it flat and arranging it into neat halves.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Behind them, Lauren Lloyd, 33, visiting from Nashville, sat earnestly scribbling on her wish tag, which was filled from edge to edge with neat script.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Outside the museum, the graves of nearly 300 soldiers fan out in neat rows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After shaking hands, Trump and Xi walked the red carpet and inspected Chinese troops who lined up in impeccably neat rows.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Her hair, which she usually wore twisted into a neat bun, was hanging in heavy masses to her waist.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan