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Recent Examples of halyard
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
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Alaska Rug Company makes more than 70 bowls a week, and has repurposed over 10 miles of used rope since the company began in 2010.Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The classic rope design has two handles and can easily be repurposed later for storage.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Mecum Auctions The car is fit with Borrani knock-off wire wheels.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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The twisted wire brush is expertly designed to comb through and define every lash, ensuring a flawless finish every time.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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This is a guy who's done everything Trump's asked him to do.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The reporters were seated on the main stage and understood nary a word of his speech, although the Wall Street Journal guy faked it by writing stuff down.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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There’s a lanyard so your child can hang it or put it in their pocket.David Phelan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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With a sturdy design and cute pencil pattern, this lanyard is a nice little addition to any teacher’s daily gear.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 4 Dec. 2024
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The two cables that were damaged are the Arelion cable, which links Sweden to , and the C-Lion1 cable, which links Finland to Germany.John Feng, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the flight from pay-TV looks a bit less hectic when the virtual MVPDs are tossed into the mix, the overall sub count is now at around 68.8 million households, down from 103 million when cable was at its absolute high-water mark.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Secured with magnets, these cord keepers can also attach to interior pockets to keep cables easily accessible.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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To prevent this, keep cords neatly tucked away and out of reach, using cord covers or clips to secure them against walls or furniture.Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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This week, the District Court issued a ruling refusing to grant a stay (☆) (meaning that the injunction stays in place).Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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After their six-month stays, none of the 37 who have so far graduated has returned to prison.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are string lights along the wooden fence leading from 59th Street, past the dunes and onto the beach.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Tories are thrown into further disarray by a string of reports about party insiders having bet on the date of the general election.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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