Etymology
Origin of underwire
Example Sentences
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If your underwire bra is causing you pain, worry instead about finding a bra that fits better.
From Slate • Aug. 12, 2024
The concern here is that underwire puts pressure on the lymphatic system, reducing lymph flow and promoting cancer growth.
From Slate • Aug. 12, 2024
Master bra fitters say that this is the heart of the bra crisis — and that underwire can be a friend if consumers purchase the right size.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022
For 18 months, while everyone got newly acquainted with their couches, some said a gleeful farewell to underwire.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2021
Don’t let the old constraints of the fashion elite take over after all those months in cozy duds and the de-escalation of underwire.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021
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