Example Sentences

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Stylist Renee May, who stopped by with shoppers looking to modernize their grandmother's coats and check out new jackets, told AFP "a lot of my clients are wearing their furs again."

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

ICE officers are wearing bulletproof vests and carrying weapons at more than a dozen airports around the country.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

And fewer people are wearing blazers and ties to work after the pandemic led to people dressing more informally for the office.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“She’s picking guys who are wearing Gucci and more designer, put-together apparel. And I’m like, okay, but how are they gonna do on a hike?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Finally, I settle on the parrot skirt Mami made me in imitation of the poodle skirt all the American girls are wearing.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez