wear
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She didn’t have a preferred brand of pointe shoes or a favorite costume: “Never gave it a thought. You wear this, period.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
"She was a bit taken aback and said, 'Darling, nuns can't wear pretty clothes'. So I said, 'Well, I'll be an actress then.'"
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
“I don’t wear expensive designer clothes and I don’t drive a massive car. I know all about what it means to work hard to earn a living.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Professional investment advisers have to wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
“Remember, wear your winter suit under your overalls,” I told Charlie.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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