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earring

[eer-ring, -ing] / ˈɪərˌrɪŋ, -ɪŋ /


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BBC Radio 2's Mills joked: "I am playing the role of James from The Traitors, and my fake earring is absolutely killing me, although I am getting quite used to these really big sideburns!"

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's Jan. 8, 2026

I enjoyed the unremarked-upon tension of Will returning home from London with a hip haircut and an earring.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2025

Sussberg said he doesn’t expect to wear an earring, but might reconsider.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 22, 2025

A turtle with a chipped tooth, wearing a hoop earring and a black whistle around his neck.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

That you don’t want to be accepting fancy pens or, like, gorgeous gold earrings or an airplane, which wasn’t invented yet.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

We’re looking back at the headbands, earrings, shoes, sunglasses and bags that evoked L.A. most — captured backstage by Image contributing photographer Tyler Matthew Oyer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Ceuzany's voice ranges from crystalline highs to deep lows, as she performs everything from jazz to slam, commanding the stage with wavy blonde hair and earrings framing her radiant face.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

Pictures from outside exam centres showed security personnel inspecting candidates' hair, and taking out their earrings.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Her wavy brown hair flowed past her shoulders, and she wore a black sweater, silver dangly earrings, and a silver necklace with a key charm.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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