Mother Hubbards

noun

plural of Mother Hubbard
as in granny dresses

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  1. sheaths
  2. shifts
  3. sacks
Noun
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Green said the current moment reflects a long-term bet on Los Angeles, which has faced shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic as well as the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Small, realistic shifts at home can make a world of difference.
    — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Put more simply, QBI takes into account passes, rushes, scrambles, sacks, turnovers and anything else that happens when the football is in the quarterback’s hands.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacks
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