wear
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He uses a 3D scanner to assess his patients' teeth, and can see the wear over time.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
I’m really picky with what I wear, so when I style it’s influenced by Harajuku and Ura-Harajuku style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: These are the supremely soft and well-made cashmere sweaters you’ll want to wear all season long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Of course, there were gowns that the A-list Hollywood talent could easily wear to red carpet events.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Once, when Anastasia was getting Sam dressed for bed, she asked him, "Do you want to wear these pajamas, Sam? The ones with teddy bears on them?"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
He remains true to his Punjabi roots, wears his turban as a sign of pride, and sings in his mother tongue.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Gnocchi is on a flea prevention plan, Zephyr wears an air tag and Nill’s pram gives Lana and Steve a safe enclosure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
From the new world, a bird-shaped jar wears women’s attire from the Moche culture and a bottle is emblazoned with a fearsome fox warrior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The two leads share an easy interplay, giving generous performances that allow the other to shine in a comedy that wears its message about tolerance and nuance lightly.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
She looks almost fourteen, and she wears long, thick dreadlocks that fall to her back.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
She recognised her mum's face and an old jumper, which she wore while she worked.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The dress I’m wearing now is a dress my father bought for me before I opened my gallery, and I wore it on opening night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Each person wore a light sensor on their wrist for seven days, allowing researchers to measure how much light they were exposed to during the night.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
She wore a badge with a picture of her late husband Michael Massaroli, who was a 38-year-old vice president of operations at Cantor Fitzgerald.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
He wore a helmet with goggles pushed up and leather leggings.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
A dress worn by Princess Diana to a party in London hours after a documentary was televised in which the then-Prince Charles admitted to committing adultery during their marriage is going up for auction.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
A garden fence may need a fresh coat after only a few years because weather has gradually worn the surface down.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Several countries have introduced restrictions on where face coverings can be worn, including France, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Chad and Algeria.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
They are easily identified as Jewish settlers by the white tassels dangling from their hips, a religious garment worn by Orthodox men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
We stop for egg and cheese bagels on the way home, and I feel worn out in a good way.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Instead of wearing out the patience of my friends and colleagues, I’m getting some of that practice with AI—so I can show up at home and work as a better human.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The “Bad Romance” singer and 16-time Grammy winner was seen wearing a large ring and holding the child, supported by a baby wrap, tightly to her chest, according to photos published by the outlet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
While you can treat the symptoms - by wearing a mouthguard, for example - getting to the source of what's causing your teeth grinding is just as important, says dental sleep specialist, Dr Aditi Desai.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
"We fled wearing the clothes on our backs. And we took our children, as much as we could manage."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
I supposed seeing a girl my age wearing a cheongsam on a Tuesday morning was cause to raise an eyebrow, even in our neighborhood.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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