ironing

Example Sentences

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They have complicated relationships, but there’s nothing better for ironing things out than creeping together through dark tunnels by flashlight, hoping that nothing jumps out at you, engaging in weightless banter as you go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

My earliest job was for $2 an hour, ironing huge dresses in a rental wedding gown shop.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Richards developed a close bond with Milner but remembers getting the blame for the parody 'Boring James Milner' social media account, which mocked the player, often focusing on ironing, tea and trivial match details.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

I didn’t want to get there and not be fresh, especially after all that ironing.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds