sweatshirt
Americannoun
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sweatshirts
plural
noun
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Origin of sweatshirt
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His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Dr. Becky, wearing the Gi sweatshirt again, instructs: “We have to understand before we intervene.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Suleiman appeared in the dock on Friday wearing a police-issued grey sweatshirt and trousers.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
I’ll throw a hooded sweatshirt in my backpack, too, especially if it’s going to be windy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
He had on a gray sweatshirt that read CAL POLY.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
A plainspoken veteran with a dense beard and a closet full of grimy sweatshirts, Platner fit the bill.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
About a five-minute walk away, though, there is a merch store selling CrimeCon-branded gifts, shot glasses and $80 sweatshirts.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
After a visit home, I returned to campus with a stockpile, like a confectionery smuggler crossing state lines with sugary contraband stuffed between sweatshirts in my suitcase.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Demand for its cotton t-shirts, sweatshirts and casual basics as well as new offerings like remained robust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
“Next time you come up, Ryan Dean,” Doc Dad said, “do you think you could bring me one of those sweatshirts? I don’t have any rugby stuff anymore.”
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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