Example Sentences

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If you associate lodging in northern Vermont with 1960s shag carpeting and musty bedspreads, you’re not alone.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022

Our twin beds have matching Roy Rogers bedspreads, and the room’s wallpaper is a pattern of cowboys roping steers and riding broncos.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022

Add posters, bedspreads, pillows or whatever else to make it feel warm.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Taxes will not be imposed on clothing, shoes, school supplies, book bags, computers, printers, bedspreads and linens, and more.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020

They each have a twin bed with matching bedspreads that Stevie picked out, full of space shuttles and star stations.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee