skirt

Example Sentences

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Almost on a daily basis, police have arrested and put on trial farmers accused of trying to skirt the ban.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Lloyd's List Intelligence said most of these vessels belonged to the so-called "shadow fleet" -- ships used to skirt Western sanctions and regulations, typically linked to Russia and Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

There’s also a nice selection of long-sleeved, men’s guayabera shirts, imported from Mexico, that would look great over a flowy skirt, I suggest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He complimented her on her blue pleated skirt and white blouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

I didn’t bother now about my skirt or the ooze on my feet.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff