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Recent Examples of derby
This open construction is what gives a derby an aesthetic balance between dressy and casual.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
At this moment in time what feels more unusual, the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord, the derby heartbreaks or the remarkable achievement of winning that fourth title?
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
One day, her boyfriend invited her to come to a roller derby event.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
While Velasca is mainly known for its high-quality men’s formal shoes, brogues and derbies or monk straps, during the pandemic the company invested in the development of more informal styles, in particular boat shoes for summer and booties for winter.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
At this moment in time what feels more unusual, the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord, the derby heartbreaks or the remarkable achievement of winning that fourth title?
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
One day, her boyfriend invited her to come to a roller derby event.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
While Velasca is mainly known for its high-quality men’s formal shoes, brogues and derbies or monk straps, during the pandemic the company invested in the development of more informal styles, in particular boat shoes for summer and booties for winter.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
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Plastic bowler hats in the red and white of the Saint George’s Cross were given out and beer was served in two-pint glasses.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
13 July 2024
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The story about her mom’s authentic British bowler hat?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 July 2024
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Surveillance footage from inside the Capitol showed Hemphill making her way inside and walking through the Capitol Rotunda wearing a blue baseball cap and a pink scarf, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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The couple kept the outing casual, with Dunn, 24, sporting simple jeans and a hoodie paired with a lime green baseball cap—meanwhile, Coughlan donned a long black trench coat with a light yellow sweater underneath.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Silk is also better for your beauty rest and the reason why silk scarves, bonnets, and pillowcases are so popular.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Her followers sent her around $800 to help purchase leave-in conditioner, moisturizing shampoo, bonnets, edge gel and wide-tooth combs.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Big blue sombrero Monday, November 25, 2024: The James Webb Space Telescope's brand-new image of the Sombrero Galaxy casts this city of stars in a new light — mid-infrared light, to be precise — and reveals clumps of dust in a mottled outer ring.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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By the 1990s, the chain boasted over 200 locations, serving up chimichangas and celebratory sombreros to families across parts of America.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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Authorities later found a ballistic helmet, night-vision goggles, respirators and ammunition in the car, along with a package of shooting range targets, some of which were used.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, don't try to be cool by not wearing a helmet.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Silky and Beautiful arrived in their usual finery, Silky wearing a red fedora and fur coat and Beautiful spraying hair spray everywhere.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
18 Jan. 2025
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Think Indiana Jones, with the whip and fedora, setting off on a daring quest for treasure or profits, in this case.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In addition to rip current statements, small craft advisories have been issued for boaters because of rough seas and strong winds reaching up to 25 knots.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Downtown saw more cowboy hats, bolo ties and big shiny belt buckles than usual this weekend as the second annual San Diego Rodeo took over Petco Park for three nights.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Buck stands under the soft glow of Tiffany-style fixtures, his guitar slung casually over his shoulders and his brown cowboy hat casting a shadow over his black denim jacket.—
Maxwell Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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