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yellow ribbon

American  

noun

  1. a yellow-colored ribbon displayed as a symbol of solidarity with soldiers in combat, political hostages, etc.


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Some attendees carried Israeli flags and some wore the yellow ribbon that has come to symbolise Israel's hostage ordeal for more than two years.

From Barron's Jan. 28, 2026

Wearing a yellow ribbon in her hair, the symbol used by the charity organization Bring Them Home Now, she dedicated her semifinals performance to the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants during the Oct.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2024

Other family members of the hostages kicked off the parade, marching silently at the front with a giant yellow ribbon.

From Seattle Times Mar. 25, 2024

A yellow ribbon stated “Is this the place? BIRCHTOWN, haven of freedom?”

From New York Times Sep. 12, 2022

Behind her, I catch a glimpse of cops unraveling a long stretch of yellow ribbon with the word CAUTION.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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