ribbons
Example Sentences
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A hot-strip mill flattens thick slabs of heated steel into long, thin ribbons of sheet steel that are wound into coils and shipped to customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Creamy, slightly tangy, with ribbons of sweetness running through it.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
They should streak the salad lightly, creating ribbons of deeper gold without disappearing entirely.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
Yellow ribbons are tied around mailboxes and roadside library posts.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
Mamá had taken extra care to decorate the backyard with white ribbons.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
