yellow ribbon
Americannoun
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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
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
With some help, she managed to get the mayor into his professional attire before the gallery owner snipped a yellow ribbon with an oversized pair of scissors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
A yellow ribbon stated “Is this the place? BIRCHTOWN, haven of freedom?”
From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
She led Fred, Nala, and Scruffy to a thick yellow ribbon that was tied on either end to the two food bag towers.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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