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Staff at Foxhunters Care Community had decorated the venue with balloons and a red carpet, while Ruth and her fellow residents took the opportunity to dress to the nines for the big occasion.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

His partner had decorated and bought everything to make ceviche and albondigas to celebrate his return.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

A pair of homeowners in Milford Haven, Wales, are without a weapon shell that had decorated their garden after police said it had to be exploded for safety reasons.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Mr. Khan’s fan clubs, whose members had traveled hundreds of miles from the southern city of Kochi and the northern city of Lucknow, had decorated the lobby with confetti and posters of their hero.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

Luna had decorated her bedroom ceiling with five beautifully painted faces: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Neville.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling