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hairpins

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plural of hairpin

as in slopes

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Officials said continuous rain and hillside torrents loosened soil on slopes, causing makeshift houses to collapse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Pablo Castrillo attacked on the steeper upper slopes to try and distance the Dane from a group of 10, but American road race champion Quinn Simmons worked admirably to keep Pedersen at the front.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of slopes

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Adell had another shot in the ninth, coming to the plate with runners at the corners and two outs after Grissom had gotten him a chance by working an 11-pitch walk.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
That’s squishing the spoonbills to new corners of Florida Bay, both to inland spots of the Everglades that used to be dry and have gone soggy and to some of the tiny mangrove islands flecking the bay.

— Alex Harris July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of corners

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Using a heat pump, the extensively insulated magnet system expels heat to allow the coils to power up at temperatures as low as 77 kelvin, or -321 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of coils

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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
In it, pieces of raw fish are put in the cracks, crevices, and folds of the skin of Zach Holmes, another of the new cast members, who is a large man.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026

Definition of folds

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Brittany Mahomes showed off a head full of romantic wavy curls created by Nashville stylist Brooke Barloe, who posted a photo on her Instagram.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Steam rises in slow curls from a shaping stand while local kids climb onto high-top chairs and a Coors Light is passed between old friends across the counter.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Definition of curls

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The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.

— Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of inclines

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Formed in 2014, the six-woman band injects fresh new spirit and musical twists into the flamenco traditions its members embrace.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The new batch of episodes will also have a fresh theme, which Chen Moonves teased as channeling iconic moments from Big Brother history and time-bending twists that would directly impact the game.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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