Examples of bra in a Sentence
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After college, David worked as a bra salesman and as a driver for a woman whose vision was impaired.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Leaning into her daring style, Perry wore an ensemble consisting of a mesh dress — which showed off her black bra and underwear— tied together with red bows and paired with knee-high scrunchy boots.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
His customers ranged from a bra factory with 100 workers to a small apartment building, all within a few miles to maximize profit.
—Damien Cave Atul Loke, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The unlined bra is made of a breathable material that has some stretch to it.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
By the end of the bit, Stone’s character is down to her skirt, heels and a bra as several men gawk at her figure.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the social media star poses in a bra and underwear set with a pair of black tights.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Another option may be a compression or a minimizer bra.
—Lauren Rowello, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
David Remnick, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Leaning into her daring style, Perry wore an ensemble consisting of a mesh dress — which showed off her black bra and underwear— tied together with red bows and paired with knee-high scrunchy boots.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
His customers ranged from a bra factory with 100 workers to a small apartment building, all within a few miles to maximize profit.
—Damien Cave Atul Loke, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The unlined bra is made of a breathable material that has some stretch to it.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
By the end of the bit, Stone’s character is down to her skirt, heels and a bra as several men gawk at her figure.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
In one picture, the social media star poses in a bra and underwear set with a pair of black tights.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Another option may be a compression or a minimizer bra.
—Lauren Rowello, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Bra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bra. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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