classy
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"The All Blacks are a classy outfit, and they'll punish you if you're not on your A- game, and at times we weren't," admitted Irish skipper Dan Sheehan.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Dawson's 68 was his highest score for England in any format, while Root was typically classy for his unbeaten 76.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"It’s a high-quality scooter. And it comes with a certain status. It’s classy, you know. It's not like the cheapy scooters that you see on the road all the time. Vespa is special," Stover added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
If you want a classy premium SUV with a conventional gas powertrain, priced under $100,000, the GV80 is kind of a shoo-in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Because this is a classy hot-dog joint, a waiter takes our order.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
By now, the bar had been renamed Chippendales to suggest a classier experience.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
“The owner is really named Chester, but he thought it sounded classier in French.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
“The idea that this somehow made their dining room classier under those circumstances is just ridiculous,” Mr. Wittman said.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
"Number one, that's the past!!!. Number two, can the dialogue get any classier???"
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2021
Yes; I'll buy me a ring and call myself Mrs. Dale; I guess I'll say Mrs. Robert Dale; Robert's a classier name than George.
From The Vehement Flame by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
John Stones remains England's classiest and most experienced defender, but will he be available?
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
"He's like the Darth Vader compared to two of the classiest acts we've seen play tennis -- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
“So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
When told he was charged with Class E felonies, Trump said, “I commit only the classiest felonies.”
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2023
“This is just about the classiest bathroom I've ever seen.”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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