yellow jersey
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There is only one way he would rather spend this World Cup, and that’s in Sweden’s yellow jersey when the country takes on Tunisia, the Netherlands, and Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The 31-year-old Van der Poel has world titles in mountain biking and road racing and has not only won stages on the Tour de France, but also worn the leader's yellow jersey.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
Britain's Simon Yates won stage 10 of the Tour de France on Bastille Day as Ben Healy became the first Irish rider to claim the yellow jersey for 38 years.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025
USC’s first All-American since Tina Thompson in 1997 used her yellow jersey to wipe away tears as she walked through the handshake line.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024
She wore a dark yellow jersey, a short brown miniskirt, stockings, and high heels.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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