stripes

Example Sentences

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Not only that, but he would go hard after criminals of all stripes and embark on a prison-building spree to house them in the Amazon jungle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

We’re training an emerging generation of journalists who will tackle stories of all stripes, documenting the beauty, drama and trauma making Southern California a major player on front pages around the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Users have pointed out that the American flag decal on the phone’s case does not display the flag properly, showing 11 stripes instead of 13 to represent the Thirteen Colonies.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

In the hunt for votes, politicians of all stripes are trying to convince the public that their forecast of what would happen or not happen is the correct one.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As we filed past, Betsie and I drew two beautiful soft new ones; mine was white with blue stripes, Betsie’s white with red stripes—obviously the property of some well-to-do family.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom