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Recent Examples of nappy
Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Diaper blowouts and other incredibly smelly nappies are a part of caring for a baby.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 July 2023
The idea of finding any way to repurpose these nappies ought to be applauded.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
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Not to mention having the epic yellow nappies from the waist down.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Atletico Madrid, Leganes, Sevilla, Betis and Mallorca were among those to use their stadiums as collection points for materials donated by supporters, with food, blankets, nappies and water sent by road to those who badly needed them.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of dirty nappies at the minute, so we’re being kept quite busy!
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
The results are wondrous: a delightfully discordant fever dream that covers high fashion nappies, boots inspired by André Courrèges, and a puff-sleeve wedding dress suggesting both restriction and a strange kind of freedom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
And what is more Rich Mom than a Bottega clutch bag big enough for nappies, wet wipes and a handful of Fenty beauty products?
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
At the same time, the urban population growth was spurring a massive increase in the use of non-recyclable waste products, including tons of disposable nappies.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Diaper blowouts and other incredibly smelly nappies are a part of caring for a baby.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 July 2023
The idea of finding any way to repurpose these nappies ought to be applauded.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 13 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nappy
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Advertisement Later in the morning, a group of bearded men in hoodies and puffy jackets appearing on Syrian state television issued a statement saying that the Syrian government had been overthrown.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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People with allergies typically have itchy or watery eyes, puffy eyes, itchy throat, sneezing, runny nose or congestion, and a sinus headache.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite remaining mum on specific details, the Queen's son did share some insight into the royal family's celebration at Sandringham and his inclusion.Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Sims began her love affair with romance before her teen years, drawn to the Regency by her mum’s British influence.Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Collaboration gets pegged as: a waste of time (pulls people away from focused, individual work) a way to get slow people up to speed at the expense of fast people fluffy and touchy-feely The brain science tells a different story.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use a fluffy brush to dust the powder along the undereyes, T-zone, and other oily areas.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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Working men congregated in party headquarters to smoke, drink beer, and play cards.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mature king penguins have four total layers of feathers—three downy inner layers, topped by an oily waterproof outer layer.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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That said, Beatty’s portrayal of the harried, discursive, libidinous George is irresistible even without context, as is the performance given by a young Goldie Hawn, who illuminates every frame—and perfectly counteracts Beatty—with blonde California light, and a heart-melting, downy innocence.Vogue, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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Taft's Brewing closed its Over-the-Rhine ale house in 2023 after eight years in business and shuttered its Columbus taproom earlier this year.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ingredients • 1 ½ oz. rye whiskey • Ginger ale, to top • 1 dropperful Tribe CBD oil Directions • Place a few ice cubes in a highball glass.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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The 28-year-old actor appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with his latest look, a thin mustache and his normally long curly hair trimmed in a shorter, shaggy crop.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Take a cue from the Olsen handbook and look for shaggy details, longline shapes, and reversible designs.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now to the next part of the unsavory cocktail, the government corruption issues inherent in having these two men helm this project.Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Served with cocktail and tartar sauces, two family-style sides and eight Cheddar Bay Biscuits.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Nappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nappy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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