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Noun
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Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency requiring the help of assistants, seamstresses and even fellow celebs.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
4 May 2026 -
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The conservancy district provides drinking water and sanitary sewers under contract with Valparaiso City Utilities, as well as stormwater management.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The tax money would only be used to pay back the developers for making necessary infrastructure improvements, including nearly 22 miles of sidewalks and 11 miles of roads, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water services infrastructure, according to the proposal.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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