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The wrap dress was codified as “practically perfect” in the 1980 satirical book, “The Official Preppy Handbook,” though its popularity peaked in the 1970s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s important to remember that it was 1976, so this particular fashion choice was not yet au courant, because they had just codified it.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Birthright citizenship for people born in US territories such as Puerto Rico is codified by federal statute.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Arabic texts as far back as the 15th century codified the discipline of navigation, though ship captains sailed the reefs from memory, using poems rather than maps to recall notable landmarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Einstein codified these rules in the special theory of relativity.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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