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It was not to all appearance a very dangerous subject, but in certain situations every subject becomes dangerous This riband is a beautiful blue," said Miss Turnbull I confess I do not think so," said Mrs. Vickars; "it is a very unbecoming shade of blue Unbecoming!--I have been told by twenty people, that it is remarkably becoming to me.

—Tales and Novels — Volume 05

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noun A ribbon, especially one used as a decoration.

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A blue riband, the Earldom of Essex, the Captaincy-general of all the forces, the permanent premiership in England under the restored Royalty, and the Lieutenancy of Ireland for his son-in-law Ireton—how could the Brewer resist such temptations? — The Life of John Milton Vol. 3 1643-1649
I am inclined to think that the event will be that Lord H. will now remain longer than he before proposed, in order that he may not appear to be driven out by clamour, ;c. Sir G. Yonge is to have the red riband, which is comical enough. — Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third.
Alexander Hood is to have the red riband, and not Trevor. — Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third.
From 2010 the final will take place on Saturdays as UEFA looks to make the final of European football's blue-riband competition into a true family event that can be seen by more children in particular. — uefa.com - News
The Queenslander went to Greece as the favourite for the sport's blue-riband event after obliterating Inge de Bruijn's world record in the 100 metres freestyle at the Australian Olympic trials.