hem

Example Sentences

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He delighted audiences while managing to avoid getting hemmed in as an auteur.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the colorful meadow-flower print of the fabric and the shocking flounce of pink tulle that had been unevenly stitched ’round the hem surely lent the garment a festive air.

From Literature

But Baron Hoover did not answer straightaway; he hemmed and hawed and cleared his throat.

From Literature

The admiral hemmed and hawed as the giant beast approached.

From Literature

Cassiopeia wiped her mouth on the hem of her dress.

From Literature