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Mother Hubbard

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as in tea gown

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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
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

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The development marks an important shift in the way modern militaries could defend against the growing threat posed by inexpensive drones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Unlike some abrupt management shifts at theaters, Brätt is not inheriting a season that someone else put together.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

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Middleton paired her blazer with muted pieces in cocoa — a set of trousers and a round neck jumper by British contemporary designer brand Joseph.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Murray also competes in track and field as a sprinter and long jumper, mainly as a means to help his football game.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

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Maryland edge rushers Zahir Mathis and Sidney Stewart combined for 13 sacks last season.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The defense has no sacks through two games, and the pressure percentage is less than half of the next-worst team in the league.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 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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