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Mother Hubbard

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Definition of Mother Hubbard

as in tea gown

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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
Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of kimono

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Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Warsh described the global shift toward tighter monetary policy as a common fight on prices.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shift

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To make your pencil skirt look more street style in 2026, swap a blazer for a bomber, a laptop bag bag for a neat top-handle bag and a silk blouse for a crew-neck jumper.

— Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Antetokounmpo opened the scoring Thursday, scoring the first points of the night on a one-legged fadeaway jumper from the free-throw line.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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Nickelback Ja'Quan McMillian recorded a sack on the first drive of the game and his interception in overtime set up Wil Lutz's game-winning field goal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
The Bears also rank second in the conference in sacks produced, while TCU ranks 15th in sacks allowed and 16th in rushing.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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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