knickers
Example Sentences
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I repaired Steve’s bicycle knickers for a coming tour but sent a little black dress—perfect for someone else—off to Goodwill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Don’t get your knickers in a twist, I’m not Mick Jagger,” he joked, delivering a goofy rendition of the Rolling Stones frontman’s signature moves before covering their hit “Start Me Up.”
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
You begin by getting dressed, pulling on knickers and a cloth chest protector, navigating various straps and zippers, cinching up a thick jacket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
Remnants of clothing including half a pair of knickers, a pair of tights, a bra, remains of some shoes and a sweater were also in the tank.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2022
“No reason to get your knickers in a twist.”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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