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apron

[ey-pruhn] / ˈeɪ prən /
NOUN
protection
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Police said Monday that several heat-stricken passengers were treated by emergency services at Frankfurt airport the previous day after their plane was held for more than an hour on the apron before take-off.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

When a New York Times reporter tried to interview a woman in a chef’s apron and clogs carrying a flower bouquet, she ran back to her van.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

He stands there in his leather apron and it's roaring like fireworks.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

The number of shelters, together with apron space for more aircraft to stand outside, suggests the facility is turning into a “frontline airbase,” said Symon, who closely tracks military developments in this region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

Penelope tucked the letter into her apron pocket and quickly regained her professional composure, on the outside, at least.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

A posse of extras clad in white jumpsuits and little black aprons would occasionally flood the set, tidying up and moving the furniture into new configurations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

They wear matching “The Real Food Show” aprons.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

In recent years, North Korean TV shows have featured men wearing aprons and doing housework - a sign of how much has changed there.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026

Tilit, a maker of aprons, pants and other chef and hospitality workwear, moved most of its production to Mexico and Colombia from China after the higher tariffs were imposed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026

Mrs. Winston asked Mrs. Hawkins, both still wearing their kitchen aprons.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper




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