as in tea gown
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Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026 -
The secondhand shops of Nakano Broadway are treasure troves of vintage kimono.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Length of skirt no longer seems to matter, as the skimpiest dresses go to formal affairs and full-length granny dresses are seen at the grocery store at 9 a.m.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.—
Katey Clifford,
oregonlive,
26 Sep. 2020
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If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Over the past decades, a quiet cultural shift has redefined the standards of modern parenting.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Because he was disqualified (athletes are only allowed to compete in three events), Cromwell moved up to second in the long jump and gained a point but now the Ellington triple jumper moved up from 10th place to ninth place and qualified for the finals.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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The Knicks’ answer has to be yes, because Hart’s game has never depended solely on his jumper.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Even the late-night menus are on point; try an order of the pillowy dim sum dumplings before hitting the sack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Garrett, 30, arrives as a five-time All-Pro coming off an NFL-best 23-sack season, adding star power to a Rams team that is a favorite to win the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.—
Diana Gitig,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2023
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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