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Definition of red ribbon
: a red ribbon usually with appropriate words or markings awarded the second-place winner in a competition
Examples of red ribbon in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web In the video, a smiling Kim wore a black Mao suit and cut a huge red ribbon with a ceremonial pair of scissors.
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Fox News, "North Korea releases pictures showing Kim Jong Un's first public appearance in weeks," 3 May 2020 With balloons released to the skies, Mr. Kim, wearing an all-black outfit but no face mask, was shown cutting a red ribbon at a fertilizer factory.
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Andrew Jeong, WSJ, "Kim Jong Un Appears at a Factory Opening, Ending Rumors of Ill Health," 2 May 2020 For more information on local testing sites, call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or
What do the red ribbons signify?
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Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "World AIDS Day 2019: 37.9M people worldwide were living with HIV at the end of 2018," 2 Dec. 2019 The red ribbon hadn’t yet become an international symbol of awareness.
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Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, "At a house where the homeless go to die, she has been a constant for nearly 30 years. Now, she is saying goodbye.," 20 July 2019 Her prize was a red ribbon, chili pepper salt and pepper shakers, and an engraved wooden spoon.
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cleveland, "Rocky River Senior Center spices things up with chili cook-off," 21 Jan. 2020 The red ribbon was created in 1991 by artists in New York working to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.
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Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "World AIDS Day 2019: 37.9M people worldwide were living with HIV at the end of 2018," 2 Dec. 2019 The mood was cheerful, with shows featuring patriotic singing, red ribbons, and dancers in ethnic minority costumes.
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Betsy Mckay, WSJ, "China’s Vast Ambition in Medicine Gets Reality Check From Coronavirus," 25 Jan. 2020 The Dental Studio of Avon Lake, a new business in the city, will be treated to the customary red ribbon cutting ceremony provided to all new businesses.
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cleveland, "The Dental Studio of Avon Lake moves into Howard Hanna building," 3 Feb. 2020
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