clothespin
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Origin of clothespin
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In conferences to decide cases, they’d sometimes pass around whimsical props like a clothespin to signal members to “hold their noses” and vote unanimously to project institutional solidarity.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
If so, you might remember classmates who constructed move-in ready mini kingdoms kitted out with gingham curtains, clothespin people and actual pieces of spaghetti.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2024
The Browns miscalculated, believing that their starving fans would clothespin their noses to escape the stench and instead fantasize about the Super Bowl possibilities with Watson helming the team.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022
To use a pulse oximeter, press the device open as you would press a clip or clothespin, and place your finger snugly inside.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021
Instead she reached into her pocket and pulled out another clothespin person.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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