stripe

Example Sentences

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Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The force said he was wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Males display a bold red and white stripe along their sides and have amber eyes, while females feature a simpler yellow stripe and orange-yellow eyes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Indiana is…jump shots and candy stripe warm-up pants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

As he crossed the Avenue, that solitary stripe of sunlight, he saw the errand boy from the guildhall coming toward him with a tray.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor