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Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025 -
Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Their evidence would have included DNA evidence that linked him to a knife sheath found at the crime scene.—
July 2,
CBS News,
2 July 2025
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He was arrested in December 2022 in Pennsylvania after forensic evidence linked him to the murders, including DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene and cellphone data placing him near the victims' home multiple times. Jan. 4, 2023 Kohberger was extradited to Idaho on Jan. 4, 2023.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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The colors of the sculpture shift and glow as the sun filters through the glass ceiling of the arcade.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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If someone who used to be active now avoids optional discussions or stops exploring new tools, the system can surface that shift.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Down by four in overtime, Williams scored on a pullup jumper and, after an Atlanta miss, a perfect pass from Williams set Collier up for a layup to even things back up with 1:45 to play.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Second, his jumper is too inconsistent to rely upon.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Kelly started 11 games at defensive end for the Knights last season, leading the team in sacks (5.5), tackles for loss (9.5) and fumbles forced (three).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Both of those sacks came during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 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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Lightweight sundresses are the unofficial uniform of summer, and right now Amazon has dozens of breathable options under $40 to shop.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Here’s the breezy sundress to wear for a relaxing summer day.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 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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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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