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Adjective
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Kerstin Block, best known as the founder of the iconic secondhand store Buffalo Exchange, has died.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Upholstered Furniture Unlike damage furniture, buying secondhand upholstered pieces isn't as frowned upon, but Morse recommends looking over each piece with a careful eye to determine if this item will be a good investment.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The hand-me-downs helped Lisa garner attention from a trendy clique at school.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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One was a hand-me-down from my cousin’s husband who was visiting from Virginia and couldn’t fly back with it.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whether intentional or not, the specific hue results in a look that resembles a pre-worn Air Force 1, but without the exaggerated scuffs and stains found on the aforementioned Dirty Triple White look.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Of course, laser processes can be used post-printing to achieve the true texture of a worn pair of jeans.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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