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stripe

[strahyp] / straɪp /


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"One of the downsides of the navy blue stripe is that it does not stand out on the pitch, whereas this one is really distinctive."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

There was a horizontal stripe down the shirt, she said.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He’s a Democrat, and I’m a Republican, but his advice is sound for moms and dads of any stripe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Praise poured forth from entertainment journalists of every stripe, with some highlighting satire’s importance in fighting fascism.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Scooting on the seat of his pants, Roy made his way toward a paper-thin stripe of light that he assumed was shining through a crack beneath the door.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen