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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And no, a little black cocktail dress will not do.
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I have seen her before, in a cocktail dress at some one's party, or at an exhibition perhaps.
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Ruth shifted uncomfortably in her azure crêpe de Chine cocktail dress .
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Smart casual wear is quite in order for dinner time, but bring one cocktail dress for the Captain's cocktail party.