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Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"Honestly, he's beaten him in a phone booth. There aren't many players that can score that try on the planet, it's a great moment. He's building a highlights reel quickly."

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Both sides then spurned chances, with George Turner inches away from a try on his first league start, before Saints levelled the scores.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

People have been invited to come here via local networks, food banks, housing associations and other outreach organisations to browse, try on and take home a coat for free.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Patient as ever, Margaret stood with an armload of hats for her mistress to try on and find fault with, one after another after another.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood