cinch

Example Sentences

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“It was a total cinch. We were smart enough to figure that out and didn’t. Our worst mistakes have been mistakes of omission.”

From Barron's

Because both styles do a great job at concealing underpinnings you can wear a more structured foundation like a corset to lift your bust and cinch your waist for an hourglass shape.

From New York Times

As we cruise past landscapes of rangeland and desert grasses, Morfin shares the story of her outfit, starting with the 200-year-old buckskin dress cinched in the middle with a wide black leather belt.

From Washington Post

In the 1800s, the invention of metal eyelets allowed women to cinch their corsets tighter than ever before, with acute medical consequences.

From Salon

Nearby, a tall and imposing mannequin whose shaved head is modeled on Athey is dressed in an austere white evening gown with a high neck, large bust, cinched waist and ample bustle.

From Los Angeles Times