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blue–ribbon
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blue–ribbon
(adjective)
blue ribbon
(noun)
blue–ribbon
adjective
blue–ribbon
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of BLUE–RIBBON
always used before a noun
US
:
made up of people who have special knowledge, abilities, etc.
a
blue-ribbon
committee/panel
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