silk stockings

plural of silk stocking

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Recent Examples of silk stockings In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes. Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
  • Private fundraising has long been seen as a way to pad school budgets in wealthier communities, usually to pay for nice-to-haves, such as field trips and student clubs.
    Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • Trepidation over what the IPOs will do to affordability in the region is quickly making San Francisco a tale of two cities--one of the stocks-haves and have-nots.
    Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Tech executives, venture capitalists and business leaders have donated roughly $118 million to a nonprofit called Building a Better California, according to data on the secretary of state’s website.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Travel style doesn’t get easier than having the Zoosixx Capri Pants as your base, most notably due to their universally flattering wide-leg design, adjustable waistband, and deep pockets.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Chief Deputy Jon O’Brien said Saturday that deep pockets of smoldering fire remain buried under structural debris and solar panels.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

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“Silk stockings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk%20stockings. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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