brassiere

Example Sentences

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Only when DNA technology advanced to the point where a complete genetic profile could be developed from evidence gleaned from the girl’s brassiere could a solid link be made, Detective Leah Wagner said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2020

“Help transcribe some of the company’s historical records, including advertisements and reports, to learn more about the history of the brassiere industry and female-centered marketing campaigns.”

From Washington Post • May 18, 2020

Russell, though, found the brassiere uncomfortable and insisted on using her own instead.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2017

Try wearing your black brassiere on top of your canary-yellow shantung brunch coat and get back to me.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2014

I’ve gotten so thin, I’ve had to take in the waistbands of all my panties and stuff the cups of my brassiere with handkerchiefs.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez