sheath

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Calvin Klein, where Bessette worked before marrying JFK Jr., has a “90s Edit” on its website showcasing sheath dresses, white button-down shirts and other minimalist looks from the era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

Frankly, Aidan’s behavior is far more concerning than Wyatt’s, a flag so big and red that Carrie could make a stunning sheath dress out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

Its versatile blade easily slices through steak, vegetables, and fruit, while the Italian leather sheath makes it ideal for travelers.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

On my hands and knees, heedless of my dress, heedless of the way the sheath of my sword drags against the packed-earth floor, heedless of the pain in my hand, I crawl.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black