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Community members, many dressed for the occasion in kimonos and other Japanese attire, gathered to enjoy games, music, performances, and a sampling of Japanese food, beer and sake.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025 -
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
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Per the affidavit, DNA was found on a knife sheath located at the scene of the crime.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Each of them suffered multiple stab wounds from a large knife, believed to be the Ka-Bar that came from a leather sheath found next to Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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As red-hot Mars enters Libra on Aug. 6, the energy shifts toward balance and harmony, bringing the focus to partnership and cooperation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Retail comeback follows online shift Before partnering with Beyond Inc., The Brand House Collective had already shifted Bed Bath & Beyond’s business model to online-only sales, following Overstock’s acquisition of the brand’s intellectual property in June 2023, USA TODAY reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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Former Miami Hurricanes guard Eric Washington hit a 15-foot jumper to achieve the target score of 71 in the Elam Ending.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Consequently, Thompson has been seen online getting in several training sessions to fine-tune his jumper.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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And the turnover came at the end of a drive that also included two sacks, one each by Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, and a Robinson drop.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Parsons hits the trade block with 256 tackles and 52.5 sacks.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 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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Steve Madden Meadow Flats These adorable gingham ballet flats are practically begging to be worn with a flowy, white sundress.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Haven’t found a sundress that’s breezier and dressier than your go-to jeans?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 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 12 Aug. 2025.
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