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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
slip the art book into its jacket so it won't get dirty
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Recent Examples of jacket
Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Is Kris Jenner wearing the Chanel jacket from The Devil Wears Prada?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
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The shooter is still at large, but authorities believe that the man responsible for Thompson’s assassination was caught on security camera footage from a New York City hostel wearing a hooded jacket and smiling.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Is Kris Jenner wearing the Chanel jacket from The Devil Wears Prada?
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Model Jacquelyn Jablonski wore a vintage Ralph Lauren jacket her mother had thrifted.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
For example, why should law-making in modern society be jacketed by the standards of pre-industrial 18th century America?
—Robert J. Spitzer, Time, 6 June 2023
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Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders.Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Min Bed from Design Within Reach is paired with custom wall-to-wall headboard panels in wool fabric from Holland & Sherry.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Berber women use wool from the ancient, native Siroua sheep breed, dyeing material with natural colors, practicing the centuries-old classic Berber knot to create the striking patterns.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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With the package thrown out, Musk has essentially not been paid since the last of the stock options awarded to him in a 2012 pay package vested in 2018.Chris Isidore, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Electoral College was designed as part of the wider system of checks and balances, vesting power in individual states to conduct their own elections and send their votes to Washington rather than having elections held at the federal level.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shell casings found at the site of Thompson's killing were also forensically matched to the ghost gun that Mangione was allegedly carrying on Monday, according to police.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The gun recovered from Mangione in Pennsylvania matched three shell casings found at the scene of the homicide, New York police said.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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For example, Yancy reports that a grant from the Rotary Club of Detroit to a Prince Hall Affiliated Freemasonry lodge was used to purchase winter coats and boots for students attending Carleton Elementary School located at 11724 Casino Ave.Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
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Again, a great discomfort possessed me: My normal breathing quickly changed into quick pants, a coat of sweat rose up on my face and neck.John Sergio, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Loose coverings don’t provide adequate protection and can be easily removed by blustery fall winds.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Drawing from the studio’s work at 1 Hotel South Beach, Seawolf X’s interior that features wire brushed wood paneling and woven raffia wall coverings that are both modern AND warm.Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 2009, the company is Crawford's skin and hair care product collection.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Travelers staying in select signature suites will find a turntable with vinyl records and Dyson hair dryers in their rooms.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Building this way addresses a number of challenges from sustainability, workforce and housing shortages, and construction productivity.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the Inland Empire, values should climb 2.7% Though prices may keep rising, if incomes climb as well and mortgage rates fall, the housing market could become more affordable to people looking to break in.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacket. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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