as in tea gown
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Outside the Dolby Theatre, the world order was busy falling apart; inside, people in kilts and kimonos and kaffiyehs were waiting to see who’d win Best Actress.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025 -
The flowers also appear on merchandise ranging from postcards to kimonos.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Structural shifts in the Australian market, such as Disney+’s ESPN integration in 2025 and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition, are also likely to continue.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Structural shifts such as Disney+’s ESPN integration and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition are expected to reshape the competitive landscape, though weakening consumer sentiment presents potential headwinds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still trailing by one point with 1:21 left, Loyola sophomore center Miles Rubin came up with a steal, but Jayden Dawson missed a short jumper on the ensuing possession.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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The event also includes face painters, a DJ, arts and crafts, obstacle course, jumpers and pictures with the bunny at the park on Townsgate Drive.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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His strip sack and 83-yard return for a touchdown clinched the semifinal victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Knit Sleep Chemise This soft knit sleep chemise is highly rated, with one shopper deeming it the softest and most comfortable nightgown.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Two figures – one in a breezy, colorful striped sundress and a white hair band, another with cropped hair in a white t-shirt and denim miniskirt – hold hands.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Our go-to destination for cute spring dresses is Amazon’s fashion store, which is stocked with tons of trendy options including sundresses, maxi dresses, and classic floral styles for under $30.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.—
Maria Cramer,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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