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Iwai said the greens got progressively harder and faster as the day wore on, but that was fine with her.
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Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches were crafted and designed to be both robust enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and have the ultimate comfort while wearing on the wrist.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
As the match wore on, Persephone got the upper hand in the corner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Most of these use a hand crank to churn, which can be a novelty at first, but a drag as the process wears on.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
These capri jeans are fun to wear on excursions or for casual nights on a cruise.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
This chic set caught my eye thanks to the boatneck hemline that can be worn on or off-the-shoulder.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The stress of it all begins to wear on him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points watches were crafted and designed to be both robust enough to withstand extreme weather conditions and have the ultimate comfort while wearing on the wrist.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
As the match wore on, Persephone got the upper hand in the corner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Most of these use a hand crank to churn, which can be a novelty at first, but a drag as the process wears on.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
These capri jeans are fun to wear on excursions or for casual nights on a cruise.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Whether crocheted with the express intention of being worn on a beach, cut as a minimalist column, or fashioned into something altogether more attention-seeking–semi-transparent, or indeed extremely transparent–these are the five maxi dresses worth investing in as the mercury begins to creep up.
—Chloé Versabeau, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
This chic set caught my eye thanks to the boatneck hemline that can be worn on or off-the-shoulder.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The stress of it all begins to wear on him.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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