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Mr. Tizin belongs to Young Americans for Liberty, an Austin, Texas-based network of libertarian students, and had draped a table with their logo in a plaza outside the student union.

From Washington Times • May 17, 2023

At one point, he said, Mr. Monahan had draped a chain across the mouth of his driveway, though the chain was no longer there last weekend.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

A few had draped Russian flags over their shoulders like capes.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022

As McManus entered the stadium, he also had draped around his neck some custom cleats that depicted D.T.’s famous mile-wide smile and which he wore during the Broncos’ 38-10 victory.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Over the samovar’s chimney, the waiter had draped a string festooned with bublitchki, small bagel-shaped rolls baked to a glossy sheen.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros