silk

Example Sentences

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As they viewed the remains laid out on a white silk sheet, many pilgrims made the sign of the cross, others kneeled down.

From Barron's

The King was given his own chair and silk cushion to witness the British-Nigerian designer's Notting Hill inspired runway, which was set against a backdrop of the area of London she grew up in.

From BBC

Demonstrating her new skills, she guided material through her sewing machine to create delicate silk leaves and flowers.

From Barron's

One European official described Rubio’s Munich address as “a slap, but while wearing a silk glove.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The dollar's decline against the euro and other currencies also made its silk scarves and other goods more expensive, yet demand held up over the year, Dumas said.

From Barron's