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Mother Hubbard

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Definition of Mother Hubbard

as in tea gown

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The capsule includes a lingerie set, a pajama set, cotton shorts, a silk nightwear set comprising a top and panties, as well as a kimono, a pocket square and a scarf.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of kimono

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The shift comes shortly after the company went fully private this summer, with Saudi Arabia and private equity acquiring it alongside all its studios and properties.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Some of those lawmakers also want structural shifts in the country’s penal system, drawing inspiration from the mass-incarceration model of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, if Bolsonaro wins and wants to spend funds toward that end.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shift

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Hillmon, Dream guard Jordin Canada and wing Rhyne Howard hit a layup, a jumper and free throws to stave off the Valkyries’ attack.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The improved jumper and strength are giving defenders another reason to worry about Traoré.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jumper

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The Badgers have just eight sacks as a defense this season, but boast one of the best pass rushers in the Big Ten, senior Sebastian Cheeks.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The pass rush has been functional, registering 22 sacks, good for top eight in the country.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sack

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The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of chemise

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In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

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