Example Sentences

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"From that time, stores with the Colonel statue will dress him in Christmas attire," he said, referring to KFC's late founder Colonel Sanders, a widely recognised figure in Japan.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

St. Francis basketball player Kennedy Mitchell-Egbo said he will dress up as Steve Urkel.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Retailers say more Americans will dress up as witches, buy candy and go trick-or-treating next month as Halloween “returns to normal” after two years of supply chain delays and pandemic health restrictions.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2022

The welcoming party will dress in her distinctive purple, gold and red racing silks, and racecourse owners the Jockey Club say the Queen's Stand will be permanently renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Stand.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022

“The Santini will dress, go to the tree, and give out presents at approximately 0535 hours. But Santini must have a cup of coffee before he begins.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy