undershirt
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undershirts
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noun
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The Norway forward had already had his undershirt partially ripped in one physical tussle during City's 2-1 win on Sunday.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Usually, the jails issue each inmate a short-sleeved shirt and pants, one short-sleeved undershirt and one blanket, though some facilities allow people extra clothing depending on the weather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Yousef was in a sleeveless undershirt and couldn’t see without his glasses.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
With his dirty red suit hanging open and trademark white undershirt, this gruff, bedraggled Santa looks like a bear after hibernating.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2022
I only have on an undershirt and a blouse.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
That includes wearing more ruffles, notably in tops, undershirts or formal wear.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2023
SNY’s cameras captured Ruiz changing undershirts during the top of the sixth inning.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
Laumann, who has fibromyalgia, has started wearing silk undershirts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
The moment a screen lifted to reveal Mr. Netanyahu behind the bulletproof glass, the audience — mostly locals who had ambled down from their apartments, some in undershirts, sweatpants and flip-flops — was instantly energized.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2022
I was wearing two undershirts, three pairs of underpants, a dress, and over that a skirt, a jacket, a raincoat, two pairs of stockings, heavy shoes, a cap, a scarf and lots more.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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