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James and his sister were dressed in Butker jerseys, with James matching his top with red shorts and the little girl donning a red tutu.
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Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
After their win, Edelman held up his daughter, who was dressed in Patriots gear, complete with a red tutu.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
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Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
After their win, Edelman held up his daughter, who was dressed in Patriots gear, complete with a red tutu.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
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“Tutu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tutu. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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tutu
noun
tu·tu
ˈtü-tü 
: a short skirt that extends out and is worn by a ballerina
Etymology
French tutu "ballerina skirt," from baby talk tutu "backside"
Biographical Definition
Tutu
biographical name
Desmond Mpilo 1931–2021 South African clergyman and political activist
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