Example Sentences

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I look more put together; the effect is roughly the same as if I’d combed my hair or put on a well-ironed shirt.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2013

Father opened our trunk and got out some clean, well-ironed shirts—some of White Deer’s masterpieces.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

In her new straw hat and clean, well-ironed gingham she looked decidedly well.

From Dixie Hart by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)

A number of his teeth will be blackened out during the whole of his European tour, and his hair will be kept well-ironed and cropped short.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 7th, 1920 by Various

At this time Basilio now wore shoes and a clean and well-ironed camisa.

From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.