Examples of lapel in a Sentence

He wore a carnation in his lapel.

Recent Examples on the Web The man took a Ukrainian flag pin from his lapel and handed it to her. — New York Times, 8 May 2022 Donate Life KY will also hand out lapel pins as a keepsake to Thurby attendees wearing blue and green. — Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, 3 May 2022 The groom wore a diamond chain on his lapel by Anita Ko, a gift from his new in-laws. — Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2022 Those in attendance were given yellow rose lapel pins to signify proof of vaccination for COVID. — Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022 Players will also wear helmet decals with Taylor's No. 21 and coaches and staff will wear lapel pins with Taylor's number. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2021 The Empress is thinking they could be modified into lapel pins as well. — Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021 This year that meant pairing a classic tux with a number of Cartier accessories, including a lapel pin and a sophisticated Tank watch. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 Sometime it’s a lapel pin, sometimes a necklace worn tightly against the collar of a dress shirt. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

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