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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /






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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

Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That week, she threw on a pencil skirt and “cringey blouse,” a costume from playing a secretary in a TV movie, and read for the part of Emily Charlton again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Osaka arrived on Court Suzanne Lenglen with a black corset and cascading pleated skirt that swept dramatically over the red clay.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Their eyes devoured Aunt Kitty’s dress, taking in all the flounces, as well as my gorgeous one with its bell sleeves and tiered skirt.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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