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[sheeth] / ʃiθ /




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Calvin Klein, where Bessette worked before marrying JFK Jr., has a “90s Edit” on its website showcasing sheath dresses, white button-down shirts and other minimalist looks from the era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

Frankly, Aidan’s behavior is far more concerning than Wyatt’s, a flag so big and red that Carrie could make a stunning sheath dress out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Investigators linked Kohberger to the murder through cell phone data, surveillance video, and DNA on a knife sheath at the crime scene.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

I hand Peeta a bow, a sheath of arrows, and a knife, keeping the rest for myself.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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