Recent Examples on the WebThe cast made its first appearance in close-fitting long johns, solemnly retrieving outer costumes from big silver trunks — a gesture that recalled the hurried flight of so many war-displaced with little more than the clothes on their backs.—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 From best-selling long johns to thermal glove liners, this is the winter for layers upon layers.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 Prices start at just $12 on cold weather essentials like glove liners, thermal socks, and long johns.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024 Inexpensive pairs of tights or long johns can be worn underneath clothes.—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024 Paying for high quality long johns will undoubtedly pay off in the long run.—Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 These long johns offer a more relaxed fit than your typical thermal leggings.—Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 Teams dress in layers — long johns, hats, gloves and hand warmers for the frigid overnight and morning hours.—Susan Montoya Bryan, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2023 He and his cartoon avatar dressed in red long johns and a Napoleon bicorne hat.—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
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