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ribbon

[rib-uhn] / ˈrɪb ən /


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He graduated from Brown University in 1966 then served in the Navy and received the Vietnam Combat Action Ribbon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Leigh O'Hara was there, Her organisation, White Ribbon NI, works to stop that violence.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Welch, of the Blue Ribbon Coalition, described a potential loss of air support as “catastrophic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

The Blue Ribbon Commission was formed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and includes representatives of businesses, local government, civic organizations and environmental groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

Unable to attract attention, they walked down the street to Joe King’s Blue Ribbon Bar, which, Robert described as “jumping, jammed, and crowded.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin