Example Sentences

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A few young Angelenos, starting out their nights in trendy getups, recognized Raman and stopped by to chat and take pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The year after his procedure, Moody helped break a national record for participating in the largest group of people to skydive together while wearing wingsuits, those getups that turn people into flying squirrels.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2024

Both of her getups were completed with a gold necklace, black choker, large sunglasses, a floppy sun hat and a pair of tan heels.

From Fox News • Aug. 4, 2021

There are several photos of Assange’s cat in various menswear getups.

From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2019

She is becoming even more indifferent to fashion, and strides around in improvised getups, a ski jacket, an old scarf, mitts that don’t match.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood