getting dressed
Example Sentences
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“So dressing up before the red carpet, my brother, my nephews, some friends will help. It’s an intimate moment you share with loved ones, this ritual of getting dressed for the ceremony.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
People who need long-term care often need help with activities of daily living such as bathing or showering, getting dressed, using the toilet or walking across a room.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
“While others were getting dressed by Tom Ford, I was stressing out, thrifting for my ceremony outfit.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Fellow 18-year-old Leandro Martins Dos Santos says many of his friends spent "a fortune" on getting dressed up, but his outlay was modest.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
It would only mean getting dressed, and what was the point of getting dressed if you were staying in bed for the morning?
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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