textile
Example Sentences
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African countries are taking a stand at the World Trade Organization to bolster their cotton sector, launching a platform tasked with mobilising investment to transform the cotton, textile and clothing value chain.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Weavers and bank tellers feared for their livelihoods at the time, but the Industrial Revolution led to significantly more hiring in the textile sector, and banks increased employment after ATMs were introduced.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
They would be asked to set up a business, or have an active role in Fair Isle knitwear - a textile developed on the island in the early 19th Century.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The tablescape is also a quintessential expression of Padma, Payawal’s art practice, which focuses on nourishing conversations and community through food, ceramic and textile craft collaborations.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
“Even when all you want to do is travel? Or marry the daughter of a textile merchant?”
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.