dusted

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Accordingly, the advocates of inflation-indexing of capital gains have dusted off a workaround that first surfaced in 1992, during the George H. W. Bush administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Each one was slightly imperfect, dusted generously with cinnamon.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Now 75 and retired from full-time recording and touring, he has dusted down his guitars to take part in Selkirk Musical Theatre Group's latest show, We Will Rock You.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Instead the White House this weekend dusted off Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as a work-around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Her eyes were a deep violet, while her ears were the ears of a cat, perhaps, gently curved, and dusted with a fine, dark fur.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman