Example Sentences

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Then a radio message comes through that plain-clothes officers have seen six or seven youths in balaclavas.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

HASAKAH, Syria—In a wing of the notorious Al Sina prison in northeastern Syria, where some of the world’s most dangerous inmates are held, guards wearing balaclavas stood along a corridor lined with cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Mohammed Siddique, 35, the owner of Robby's Indian Dining, in Townsend Place, Kingswinford, brought in the new rule after noticing groups of parties wearing casual clothes and even balaclavas.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

A wave of stylish DIY kits offers customized sweaters, balaclavas and bags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

Maybe Daryl and Keith were given the balaclavas, and my mate from last night was given his black outfit and his cantankerous demeanor.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak