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Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026 -
His conclusion created a possible opening for Kohberger’s defense to prevent the sheath — and the DNA found on it — from being introduced at trial, Turvey said.—
Kevin Fixler
April 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
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Length of skirt no longer seems to matter, as the skimpiest dresses go to formal affairs and full-length granny dresses are seen at the grocery store at 9 a.m.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.—
Katey Clifford,
oregonlive,
26 Sep. 2020
Noun
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Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 A simple shift in approach brings things back into balance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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After shift supervisor would come shift manager, followed by assistant manager, followed by manager, district manager.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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One of the skydivers, identified only as a seasoned jumper, was thrown into the ground at Skydive Raleigh near Highway 56, Hollister told The News & Observer.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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White also had a hand in two other Boston baskets during the team’s final fourth-quarter push, scoring a fast-break layup off a Jaylen Brown steal and setting up a Brown jumper with another offensive board.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The day before, for an appearance at Rhode's pop-up event at the festival, Bieber was styled by Dani Michelle and stunned in a yellow-and-pink vintage Christian Dior silk minidress by John Galliano.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the snap, Haack could be seen wearing a black tank top and black skirt, posing with her arm around Taylor, who wore a pink minidress.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Tea gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tea%20gown. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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