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yellow ribbon

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noun

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


Example Sentences

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He grabbed Handsome’s present, which he also spruced up by tying a bright yellow ribbon around it, and left his cave.

From Literature

This might have given Duane a degree of comfort if it weren’t for the fact that while he was listening, the bright yellow ribbon around Handsome’s gift was untying all by itself before Duane’s very eyes.

From Literature

But if there were any feelings of ill will, they melted away when Duane handed him the present, complete with the yellow ribbon bow.

From Literature

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

Meanwhile, the Yellow Ribbon movement distributes Ukrainian symbols in occupied territories.

From BBC