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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /






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The agency can strike agreements that skirt some standard government contracting rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

Photographs showed Lipa in a white skirt suit, with a wide-brimmed hat and matching white gloves and high heels, while Turner wore a dark blue suit.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

They said the focus likely will be on companies hyping AI businesses without having actual technology advantages, using overseas operations to skirt domestic regulations, or flouting Beijing’s orders against price wars.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Miss Adams sported a pleated skirt and a tucked white blouse with a loose tie around her neck.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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