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or leggin
as in jeans
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The aesthetic in the room was split between elk-hunting cabin and trendy coffee shop; some people wore jeans, work boots, or cowboy hats, while others were in leggings, puffy jackets, and hoodies.
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
Even on vacation, Jennifer Lopez doesn't forget about the trends of the moment, pairing her Uggs with some flared leggings.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Its success has left some industry observers scratching their heads and wondering: How can a leggings and joggers company be worth this much, in this economy?
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
Even on vacation, Jennifer Lopez doesn't forget about the trends of the moment, pairing her Uggs with some flared leggings.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Its success has left some industry observers scratching their heads and wondering: How can a leggings and joggers company be worth this much, in this economy?
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Legging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legging. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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