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cestus

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as in bandolier

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Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre.

— Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
On an unseasonably warm February morning, Principal Condra Allred walked the hallways of Cleveland Elementary School's 76-year-old building wearing a pink fanny pack slung over one shoulder like a bandolier.

— Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026

Definition of bandolier

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Kid-sized yukata, obi belts and slippers are provided, which are not only practical but are likely to make for great family photos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
For the collection, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci translated 20,000 obi patterns into modern fabrics.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

Definition of obi

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The most hazardous items include electrical cords, string, yarn, ribbon, hair ties, rubber bands, plastic bags, medication containers and small fabric pieces.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The clinic held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, and its first child will walk through the doors next Monday.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of ribbon

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Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of loop

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In addition to the photobooks, the installation included a pair of headphones playing Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer, along with two replicas of Andy Warhol’s post-shooting girdle.

— Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

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