Example Sentences
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Hernanz wore a Spanish flag draped across his shoulders as the friends made plans to spend the day in Madrid waiting for the team's return.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
He kept a towel draped over his right hand for almost the entire game to cover the black brace covering his wrist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Long before kick-off, thousands of Norway supporters had gathered outside the stadium, many draped in Viking helmets, waving giant red flags and singing songs that have become familiar throughout this World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The atmosphere around the stadium had been building long before kick-off, with supporters lining the streets draped in sky blue and white, beating drums, singing songs and posing beneath giant Argentina flags.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Mr. Pinkerton’s business was like a theater show, with a red velvet curtain draped in a corner to allow folks to change into their disguises.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
