placard

Example Sentences

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"We do not use air conditioning, and this year we did not use the boiler," she said as she held a placard that read "electricity service is a right".

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

"Thank you for your compassion and love towards everyone you cared for," read one placard, balanced among bouquets, wreaths and other tributes.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"We are not here for disorder. We're demanding the truth of the ballot," a placard read.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

On Sunday, colorful Easter decorations were still posted out front next to bright yellow flowers and a faded “Security One” home security placard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

Virgin and Child #1, she read on the placard, and she allowed herself to imagine for a moment that the child in Mia’s arms was her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng