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In December, the full-back helped Quins defeat Bristol Bears at Allianz Stadium, scoring another individual try on her return to the home of English rugby.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

“Company,” a reggae tune with a guest appearance from Jamaican dancehall vocalist Buju Banton, gives Ms. Lennox an opportunity to try on a sing-song melodic guise and it suits her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

You couldn’t try on a hat either unless you put a stocking on your head.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose