glittering

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According to the paper, the man was arrested by a police officer in civilian clothes in the Mall of the Emirates in what the police described as a glittering outfit, a bra, mascara, women's perfume and a wig.

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  • A plane of something shifting, fluid, alive and iridescent-glittering: yet not human In the master bedroom, too, venetian blinds have been drawn at every window. —  Magazine - Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine - 2007-03 - March April
  • According to the paper, the man was arrested by a police officer in civilian clothes in the Mall of the Emirates in what the police described as a glittering outfit, a bra, mascara, women's perfume and a wig. —  NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories
  • They weren't glowing or glittering, and they really weren't any cleaner than powder gets them, though there were no bits of left behind detergent. —  Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • General Scarlett giving the order to advance, his sword glittering in the rays of the sun, he, with his three companions, dashed forward, followed by the gallant troop of cavalry, their horses' hoofs shaking the ground as they rushed towards the enormous body of Russians They must be swallowed up and annihilated," exclaimed one of Jack's companions They have no intention of letting the Russians do that to them," answered Jack; "though I fear the general and his comrades will be cut to pieces before the rest of the men overtake them There was but little time, however, for making many remarks. —  The Three Commanders
  • Now what can you see Something glittering--yes, crystals!--beauties!--what a size Hah! —  The Crystal Hunters A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps
 

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