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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As traditional radio was being upended by rapid technology shifts, Audacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, emerging a year later with reduced debt and a revitalized outlook.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Every Tuesday, this new newsletter delivers clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The Knicks cut the lead to three, but Devin Vassell beat the first-half buzzer with a midrange jumper.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start overtime, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as the Sparks (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to their third straight victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Garrett, a two-time Defensive Player of the Year who turned 30 in December, has raced up the all-time sack list.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The real draw, however, might be a defense that added single-season sack king Myles Garrett and vaunted cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, thereby radically shifting the unit's outlook at its two weakest spots.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
15 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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