apron
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Police said Monday that several heat-stricken passengers were treated by emergency services at Frankfurt airport the previous day after their plane was held for more than an hour on the apron before take-off.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
It’s like walking down to the kitchen and finding the cat in an apron flipping pancakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
We sat on the apron of the Rosebud Motel, looking across the muddy parking lot to where fans were gathered on the road above.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
He stands there in his leather apron and it's roaring like fireworks.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
I jump to my feet and go directly to the pockets of her housekeeping apron, which she keeps folded next to the TV.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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On Wednesday, nurses with plastic aprons and face masks manned 15 tables in a sports hall at the University of Kent to begin immunisations, in scenes reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
A range of military planes can be seen outside shelters or arrayed on airfield aprons, including jet fighters, helicopters and reconnaissance and attack drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
In his enthusiasm, he admits he has gone “a little overboard” and created his own line of merchandise: Kitchen Video hats, aprons, tote bags and membership cards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
In an Instagram post, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado wrote, “Take your orange aprons somewhere else,” citing a raid that occurred Thursday morning at Westlake Home Depot, one of several at that location since June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
Mrs. Winston asked Mrs. Hawkins, both still wearing their kitchen aprons.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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