creasy

American

[kree-see] / ˈkri si /

adjective

creasier, creasiest

full of creases.

Etymology

Origin of creasy

First recorded in 1855–60; crease + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Stella Creasy, the Labour MP for Walthamstow, brought the issue to Parliament as an urgent question, warning "the seriousness of the term terrorism risks losing its meaning, becoming diluted rather than strengthened".

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Another Labour MP, Stella Creasy, said disabled organisations should have veto power over any recommendations made by the review.

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Stella Creasy asked why MPs would want to retain outdated laws "in any shape or form, rather than learning from what is best practice around the world for all of our constituents".

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Antoniazzi's amendment will be voted on first - if it is approved, a vote will not take place on Creasy's alternative proposal.

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Creasy has said her amendment goes further than her Labour colleague's proposal, by offering "protection to all those involved in ensuring that women can access safe and legal abortions".

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