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yarn

[yahrn] / yɑrn /
NOUN
fiber for knitting
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"I had a ball of yarn in my belt bag and cast on my first stitch as soon as I crossed the starting line," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

A solid, by-the-numbers, character-driven yarn, “Detour” ends on a cliffhanger because it’s the start of a series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Inside, there’s a great mix of yarn, art supplies, and classes if you’re feeling inspired.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Placing Tiamat's skins one on top of the other, he rolled them up, then tied the crinkly red bundle with a strand of yarn he had found in his mother's knitting bag.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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