fancy
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If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
“I want my daughter to live in a country where she’s guaranteed quality healthcare, whether she’s some fancy CEO with shoulder pads, or whether she’s struggling to find work like her father.”
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
The spending, on fancy ingredients and equipment, also left a dent in my wallet.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Nantucket has become known for its beachfront real estate and fancy marinas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
And then there was another photo of the social worker in a tuxedo at what looked like some kind of fancy party, his arm slung around a pretty woman with dark hair.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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