How to Use wool in a Sentence

wool

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  • She doesn't like wool because it can be itchy.
  • The idea would not be to pull the wool over the public's eyes.
    — Robert Goulder, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Made from 80% wool, these gloves have a soft-to-the-touch feel.
    — Jaimie Potters, Town & Country, 5 Dec. 2022
  • This wool cap doesn't scream the brand at you... but those who know, know.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The fluffy design is fun and unique for a shoe, and nods to the brand's use of sheep's wool.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2022
  • What's so 10 years ago about boots, pants, scarf, and a long wool coat?
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Wear a pair of wool socks under boots to keep toes toasty while out and about.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Style it with a classic wool coat and some peep-toe pumps.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Wool or silk clothing, rain gear, and a wool hat and gloves are must-haves.
    — Outside Online, 21 June 2022
  • To wearing my life like heavy wool, weaved in my own weight.
    — New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022
  • The upper is made from soft sheepskin, and there’s a cozy wool footbed to cradle the feet.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Even a wool sweater can make some people break out in hives.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Avoid wool and fleece, which are too good at keeping you warm.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 June 2024
  • Made of a wool/acrylic blend this toque feels soft against the skin and wicks moisture to keep them warm and dry.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Dec. 2022
  • It's made from a dreamy merino wool that can keep any chill out.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The brand’s pieces like a vinyl leather trench coat and wool coat are classic staples.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The rug placed on top in this space is a tone-on-tone mohair and wool design.
    — Rima Suqi, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The seating area is anchored by a wool Shazia Stripe rug in slate.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022
  • Opt for a subtle green dress shirt, like this wool one by Eton ($325).
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Was the Webb Telescope life lesson worthy of the joke that pulled the wool over our eyes?
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Lavigne paired the tee with thigh-high boots and a floor-length wool coat (in all black, of course).
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Her daughter stood beside her, in a puffy coat and a wool hat.
    — The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2022
  • And unlike some wool socks that are itchy, these are soft and comfy.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Plant fibers like cotton and linen work well for warmer climates, but lack the bounce of wool.
    — Connie Chang, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • From the get-go, anyone could have told me that a tailored navy wool coat would be a smart choice.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The quality of the wool on this blanket is clearly very good, too.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • For the face, hot-glue a small piece of wool roving to the egg to create a beard, trimming as needed.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • This sustainable pick from Birch is filled with both down and wool.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • The Merino wool/nylon/polyester (some of it recycled) blend that makes up the main body of the slippers keeps my feet and lower legs warm and comfortable, to boot.
    — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Long wool top coats had become fashionable once again during the decade of the 1980s, and my sister had staked her claim to one of our dad’s old coats in our home’s front door closet.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025

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