costume
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Still, at least my costume was cutting the right figure.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
A rousing costume extravaganza from B-picture stalwart Eagle-Lion Films, “Adventures” is set in 18th century Sicily fighting for its freedom from the Austrian Empire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Now, your costume is a leotard with a skirt sewn onto it, so that if you raise your arms, it doesn't come adrift.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The costume practically swallowed him up, and his head looked tiny compared to the horror that took up his midsection.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing costume
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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