belted

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During the press tour’s kickoff in Mexico City, Streep — styled by Micaela Erlanger — donned a long, belted navy blue Schiaparelli dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

A big backer of the coalition government, who even belted out Marvin Gaye on the Lib Dem conference stage and attempted to stand in the leafy south-west London constituency of Richmond Park.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

In that crafted scene he lifted his chin and belted a longing Caribbean ballad, “Jamaica Farewell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Since the start of the millennium, Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Then, taking a deep breath, letting the air swell her chest, she belted out, “Sweet pea, sweet pea, sweeeeeeet pea!” as if “sweet pea” was somebody far away she was hollering at.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds