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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /






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The dress’ structured bodice gave way into tulle skirt, with the fabric’s warm tone contrasting Blunt’s dark red lip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The lawsuits attempted to skirt around Section 230 by suing on the basis of the platform’s internal features, not third party content posted on the platforms.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Lloyd's List Intelligence said most of these vessels belonged to the so-called "shadow fleet" -- ships used to skirt Western sanctions and regulations, typically linked to Russia and Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

He complimented her on her blue pleated skirt and white blouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The clothes I was wearing were a uniform, army-issued from skirt to belt and jaunty hat.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse