skirt

Example Sentences

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He has also increasingly mocked the protests, recently posting an AI-generated video in which he is dressed in a faux-leather skirt and a mesh top, mimicking an influencer counting demonstrators.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The agency can strike agreements that skirt some standard government contracting rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At a hearing in Virginia on Friday, government lawyers said Rush "cannot be trusted" and was "fully willing and able to skirt the rules", according to the BBC's US media partner, CBS News.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s all the context necessary to appreciate Naomi Osaka removing a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice ahead of her opening match at the Roland-Garros Complex this week, revealing a sequined gold playing dress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He turned toward his mother, ready to hide his face in her skirt, and just at that moment a picture flashed into his mind.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda