long green
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long green
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Her black Marge Simpson-esque headpiece, long green nails and jewelry to match really nail the "what I wear to my rich husband’s funeral" vibe of the outfit.
From Salon • May 7, 2024
On the day she is hosting me, Cho lays carrots, cucumbers, and baby yellow tomatoes on long green leaves in the shape of canoes.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2022
Others toted long green tubes, or antitank weapons called NLAWs, thousands of which Britain has donated to help Ukrainians destroy Russian tanks and armored vehicles.
From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022
But he could never chase down Elliott on a long green flag stretch to close the race.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2020
We bent and thrashed amongst the long green rows of sugar beets, using hoes without handles.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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