dressing

Example Sentences

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Dressing up was a reflection of that exclusivity, and the general luxury that air travel in the 1950s and ’60s entailed, said Steele.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

There’s also crispy red rice and TJ’s Green Goddess Ranch Dressing, which is made from buttermilk, champagne vinegar, lemon, parsley, basil, green onion and chives.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

Dressing up can be a means of expression, but it is almost always also practical.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2024

“People need consistency from leaders. Dressing in a uniform makes things predictable in a market that is volatile and unpredictable,” she added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

Dressing for company meant impersonating a crazy flower, apparently.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon