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: a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts
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Guy is in Bora Bora in his vacation polo and khaki shorts, and Chock has opted for a button-up and full-on khakis.
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Golf apparel: Shop stylish and comfortable golf clothing, including polos, hats and outerwear for must-have holiday gifts.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Then, layer up with a cardigan, denim jacket, or warm polo to brave the day.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Her navy polo, gaucho shorts, and makeup-free face evoked an innocent schoolgirl.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Golf apparel: Shop stylish and comfortable golf clothing, including polos, hats and outerwear for must-have holiday gifts.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Then, layer up with a cardigan, denim jacket, or warm polo to brave the day.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Her navy polo, gaucho shorts, and makeup-free face evoked an innocent schoolgirl.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polo. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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polo
noun
po·lo
ˈpō-lō 
: a game played by teams of players on horseback using long-handled mallets to drive a wooden ball
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