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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /






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She wore a long skirt from Aritzia, a collared blue tank, a belt and loafers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Olsen: You kind of touched on this, but the characters on the show, they kind of skirt this line between being endearing and annoying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

With social media companies the only ones legally responsible for keeping teens off their platforms, Victoria says she'll probably help Miley skirt the ban – confident in her own strict rules.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Dressed in a white top, pink skirt and matching shoes, Williams arrived on court to cheers and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd in the Andy Murray Arena.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I would have Anna, and I knew by the small N Maggie had drawn over her skirt that there was going to be a baby, and she meant to name her Nory.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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